U.S.-based UX Strategist (discovery-focused)

Phenomenon Studio is a full-cycle design and development company founded in 2019.
We help startups and small to medium-sized businesses build and scale products across Healthcare, EdTech, SaaS, FinTech, and Web3 industries. 
Recognized with 30+ industry awards, we deliver high-quality solutions that combine creativity, technology, and business impact.

We’re seeking an experienced UX Strategy Partner (US-based) to support our pre-sales team in early-stage discovery, facilitate workshops, and guide the development of a user-centric product vision.
 

🔍 Ideal Background:

• 5+ years in product/UX strategy (agency or startup)
• Strong communication & storytelling skills
• Familiar with early-stage product research and hypothesis validation
• Located EST–PST with flexible availability
• Available for business travel
   

🎯 Motivation:

• Enjoys “zero-to-one” product thinking and shaping direction
• Prefers short-term, impactful engagements to long cycles
• Gets energy from collaboration and unlocking clarity
• Likes the idea of bringing calm and process to startup chaos
• Wants to do meaningful work without being stuck in Figma full-time
   

🧬 Soft Skills:

• Storyteller: explains thinking clearly to non-designers
• Curious & analytical — always asking “why?”
• Confident in workshops, collaborative in delivery
• Visionary without being dogmatic — loves shaping ideas
• Friendly but grounded — gives structure, not fluff

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Support sales team in pre-sale discovery framing
• Conduct product thinking workshops (remotely or in-person)
• Define IA, user journeys, low-fidelity flows
• Collaborate with EU designers to align strategic direction

Recruitment process: Recruitment interview - Interview with the Head of Design