UX Researcher & Prototyper

Role

You’ll be the research and rapid prototyping arm of a product trio for LIGER, an AI platform that helps government analysts work with large language models. Own user research for LIGER 2.0 and build functional prototypes with AI-powered coding tools to validate concepts before committing design resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Own user research and translate findings into actionable design direction
• Build rapid prototypes using Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Replit that feed into Figma
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, run baseline surveys, and synthesize feedback to prioritize features
• Create and maintain user personas, journey maps, and opportunity frameworks
• Coordinate user testing at release milestones and feed findings back into the product cycle
• Own product analytics and usage dashboards to validate design decisions with data
• Work directly with the PM, designer, and engineering team in fast, iterative cycles

Requirements

• 2+ years of UX research experience, or a strong portfolio demonstrating research and prototyping work
• Demonstrated experience with at least one AI-powered coding/prototyping tool (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Replit, or similar)
• Experience with user interviews, usability testing, and survey design
• Ability to translate research findings into tangible prototypes, not just presentations or decks
• Strong communication skills; able to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders without heavy ceremony
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration in environments where requirements evolve

Nice-to-have

• Experience with continuous discovery practices (Teresa Torres framework or similar)
• Background in analytics tools and product metrics
• Experience working in a product trio model
• Familiarity with Figma and design systems
• Experience with government or enterprise users

Work Arrangement

• 100% remote role with quarterly travel for in-person team planning and collaboration events.