American Volkssport Association, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Senior UX Researcher (Contract)
American Volkssport Association is looking for a senior UX researcher to support a focused discovery and strategy project for an upcoming mobile product release. The role involves leading qualitative research efforts to provide actionable insights that will inform product decisions and improve user experience.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
Research planning and method selection
Exploratory user research
Interviews and synthesis
Insight development and opportunity framing
Clear documentation and presentation of findings
Research plan outlining objectives, target audiences, and methods
Wireframe iterations and final wireframes for core, relevant flows only
Recruitment guidance and support for participant outreach to 20 participants
Moderated qualitative interviews (20)
Synthesis of findings into clear themes, insights, and patterns
Development of 1–3 core user personas as part of synthesis
Product or experience thesis informed by research
Evidence-backed recommendations to inform AVA leadership decisions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of UX research experience, and UX project leadership
Experience conducting research for activity or fitness products with users primarily aged 40 to 80
Experience collaborating closely with a diverse group stakeholders
Strong background in discovery and early-stage research
Experience working on contract or project-based engagements
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Clear communicator who can present insights to non-research audiences
Comfortable working with ambiguity and shaping the research approach
Experience with Figma or Adobe Creative Suite (or similar), and prototyping tools
Preferred
Experience working with non profit organizations, startups or small teams
Agency or consultancy background
Experience translating research into product or strategy recommendations
Mobile product UI design experience (Android, iOS)