UX Researcher and Designer

Job summary

Research and analyze user needs, behaviors, and feedback to improve the product experience, and design user flows, information architecture, and usability tests. Collaborate with UI designers and developers, attend weekly progress meetings, and turn research insights into intuitive, user-centered design solutions.

Job details

PeakTew is a social media app aiming to connect more people with the real world. Our team consists of passionate individuals from over a dozen different countries. This offer is aimed at those willing to take part in a startup project in their free time to learn more about the professional world and gain international work experience. This implies being ready to commit some time every week to the project. This is an online role, meaning that you would be working remotely. We are currently looking for a motivated UX Researcher and Designer to contribute to the development and user experience of the start-up, creating intuitive and user-centered experiences while ensuring a seamless journey across the product. Your missions: You will research and analyze user needs, behaviors, and feedback to improve PeakTew’s overall user experience. You will design user flows, information architecture, and usability tests to ensure intuitive navigation. You will work closely with UI designers and developers to transform insights into user-centered design solutions. You will attend weekly meetings to discuss progress, share findings, and align with the product vision. Regarding compensation: This is currently an unpaid opportunity as PeakTew is a student-led startup project that is not yet generating revenue. This role is mainly suited for students or individuals looking to gain international experience, practical skills, and exposure to working in a startup environment. This opportunity will enable you to: Gain hands-on international work experience. Develop professionally within a startup environment. Expand your global network, primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Receive high-quality mentorship (hard/soft skills). Obtain the opportunity to become a permanent employee in a future Unicorn Company. Competencies required: Convenient English level (PeakTew operates in English) Own a Drawing Pad / Graphic Tablet (since most of our Designs are handmade) Have Design Software knowledge, i.e., Figma, Photoshop, etc. An autonomous mindset (ability to have excellent communication and teamwork) Outside-of-the-box thinker Application process: Introductory screening interview Interview with our CEO to learn about our core values Q-and-A session to get to know you better Panel interview, where you can meet the team!

What you’ll do

Research and analyze user needs, behaviors, and feedback to improve the product experience, and design user flows, information architecture, and usability tests. Collaborate with UI designers and developers, attend weekly progress meetings, and turn research insights into intuitive, user-centered design solutions.

Requirements

Applicants should have a convenient level of English, access to a drawing pad or graphic tablet, and knowledge of design software such as Figma or Photoshop. The role also calls for autonomy, strong communication and teamwork, and creative thinking; no specific years of experience or education are stated.

Benefits

• Hands-On International Work Experience
• Professional Development
• Global Networking Opportunities
• Mentorship
• Potential Future Employment

Listed skills

• UX design · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Figma · Preferred
• Photoshop · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• UX Research
• UX Design
• User Needs Analysis
• User Behavior Analysis
• User Feedback Analysis
• User Flows
• Information Architecture
• Usability Testing
• User-Centered Design
• Figma
• Photoshop
• Graphic Tablet Use
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Autonomy
• Creative Thinking

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Technology
• Science & Research

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