User Researcher & UX Designer

Have you been wanting to do a startup but don’t want the risk of going it alone? Join a fast-growing portfolio of consumer digital media properties that total 30 million users per month. We're looking for a curious, savvy, and agile User Researcher & UX Designer to design and incubate new Web/App products that will grow into thriving stand-alone businesses.

As part of our new R&D Labs team, you will research user needs and be paired with a developer to quickly prototype new product ideas such as a landlord/tenant matching service and new media websites and services. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a start-up or other entrepreneurial venture. Please attach a recent CV and your Design portfolio .

About the Role:

User researcher and UX expert. Competent in UI.

Collaborate with a dedicated full-stack engineer.

Reports to the Chief Revenue Officer & Head of Product Strategy.

Based in our Barcelona office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Co-create the product with the target customer at all stages of the development cycle.

Design, conduct and present user-centered qualitative research studies, including user interviews, usability studies, focus groups, persona creation, competitive evaluations, participatory design sessions, guerilla usability tactics, etc. to generate insights.

Design and conduct quantitative research studies, including writing & analyzing surveys.

Identify important customer needs/frustrations and potential solutions that differentiate from the competition. Nail Product/Market Fit and map out the Business Model Canvas.

Conceive, wireframe, prototype, and UI mockup the user experiences.

Create detailed product specifications to guide and prioritize the efforts of engineering.

Continuously deploy, test, analyze, and rapidly iterate on your designs and features.

What you will need to be successful:

Three or more years proven track record of shipping mobile app and/or web products. Preferred experience in a fast-growing startup.

Fluent English written/verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills. You are able to organize and conduct user research interviews.

Solid understanding of leading qualitative & quantitative research methods, Design Thinking, and Lean Start-Up methodologies.

A passion for connecting with customers on a regular basis and figuring out what they want and how to best deliver it to them.

Hands-on UX/UI experience creating wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, mockups, etc. using leading tools such as InVision, UXPin, Balsamiq, Framer.js, etc.

Familiarity with key tools - SEO (e.g., Google Search Console), ASO (e.g., SensorTower), Analytics (e.g., AppFigures), User Behavior (e.g., Hotjar), A/B Testing (e.g., Optimizely).

Strong technical acumen or background to engage deeply with engineers.

Analytical, data-driven, and resourceful.

Desire to move fast and experiment, innovate, and iterate. Open and flexible to feedback.

Ability to fail without fear, be persistent, and learn quickly.

Very smart, high-energy, and creative problem solver.

Hungry to own results, think entrepreneurially and prioritize the right opportunities.

Why you want this job:

LoveToKnowMedia brings Silicon Valley to Barcelona. You will be part of a superb team of professionals building one of the fastest growing digital brand names.

Work in a premium office at a convenient location in the main shopping district in Barcelona.

Receive recognition and rewards for achieving your business goals.

Perks include a flexible schedule, friendly office environment, English language courses, professional training, drinks/snacks, and discounts on gym fees and other services.