UX Researcher - Shanghai
Phoenix
Posted: August 22, 2025
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Quick Summary
UX Researcher in Shanghai, China, responsible for conducting user research, analyzing data, and creating insights to inform product development.
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Job Description
Your mission:
• assist in planning and conducting qualitative user research—including interviews, usability tests, field studies, and surveys.
• support desktop research and competitor analysis to uncover trends, behaviours, and opportunities.
• collaborate with designers and strategists to help identify research questions and frame hypotheses.
• participate in workshops, synthesis sessions, and ideation activities to translate findings into actionable insights.
• help create personas, journey maps, and insight reports that inform design decisions and inspire teams to develop product and strategy solution .
• communicate findings clearly through visual storytelling and presentations, internally and to clients.
• continuously explore new research tools and methods to strengthen our human-centered design practice.
Your profile:
• bachelor’s degree in Design, Psychology, Anthropology, HCI, or a related field. Relevant internships or academic research experience is a plus.
• basic understanding of UX research methods and the product development process.
• curiosity, empathy, and strong observation and listening skills.
• proactive mindset with good organizational and communication skills.
• confidence in presenting ideas in both English and Chinese—written and spoken.
• familiarity with tools such as Figma, Miro, Excel, or survey platforms is a plus.
• bonus: Solid visual skills on UI, graphics, etc.
• bonus: Experience in physical prototyping, 3D tools, or coding/front-end knowledge is a welcome addition.
Why us?:
• a place on a friendly, international team that values both strong craft and strong character.
• a structured onboarding program and mentoring to support your development.
• a bright, creative studio in Shanghai, with flexible hours and benefits that promote work-life balance.
• opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, attend design events, and grow your skills on diverse, real-world projects.
• a collaborative work culture where research is valued, and your voice contributes to meaningful design.