UX Analyst (Communication & Design Strategy)
Design portfolio required for consideration. Please include portfolio password if applicable.
Note: This is not a hands-on design role. The role is heavily focused on communication, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated UX Analyst with strong project management and communication skills to support the UX design aspects of mobile product development. This role requires a deep understanding of the end-to-end design lifecycle—from research and requirements gathering through design iteration, validation, and QA.
In this position, you will own the UX design oversight for assigned products, providing thoughtful critiques, alternative design recommendations, and actionable feedback to design teams. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders, track UX-related issues throughout the product lifecycle, and ensure high-quality execution aligned with business, technical, and market needs.
The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for UX quality, thrives in ambiguous environments, and excels at keeping complex projects on track while maintaining clear and effective communication across teams.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Applying strong critical thinking to design critiques and proposing effective alternative solutions
Demonstrating a deep understanding of design systems, UX, and product development
Proactively identifying follow-up actions and driving them to completion
Managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
Collaborating effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
Communicating clearly and confidently through presentations and written updates
Remaining adaptable, coachable, and comfortable with ambiguity while delivering high-quality output
Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze UX during early development phases and provide clear, actionable feedback
Communicate UX direction and feedback with internal teams and external partners
Collaborate with product design, research, engineering, QA, and marketing teams
Ensure UI and UX solutions meet consumer needs, technical specifications, and partner requirements
Track, manage, and resolve UX-related issues throughout the product lifecycle
Monitor project schedules, identify risks, anticipate roadblocks, and keep stakeholders informed
Analyze competitive mobile UX and broader market trends
Conduct design research, propose new concepts, and develop mockups as needed
Facilitate and document usability studies, including findings and recommendations
Qualifications
3+ years of relevant industry experience, or 1+ year with a Master’s degree
Master’s degree preferred in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Usability Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or related fields
Strong understanding of application architecture fundamentals, software design processes, and UX deliverables
Experience with mobile application design from research through final design artifacts
Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Strong sense of ownership and comfort navigating ambiguity
Design and research experience required
Working knowledge of usability testing methodologies
Familiarity with design and communication tools (e.g., Adobe)
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