User Experience Designer & Researcher

Frontiers; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research publisher in Madrid is seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to enhance digital products. In this role, you will lead the design process from sketch to final product, focusing on user-centered designs. Candidates should possess 3–5 years of interaction design experience and proficiency in Figma, along with strong research skills. The company values flexibility and offers various benefits to promote well-being and professional growth.

Servicios

4 additional wellbeing days

Access to learning platforms

Free online yoga classes

Employee assistance plan

Volunteer days

Formación

• 3–5 years' experience in interaction design or UX.
• Ability to plan and organize user research sessions.
• Collaborative and proactive, capable of independent work.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and design user experiences for digital products.
• Lead interaction design and create user flows.
• Conduct user research and iterate designs based on findings.
• Facilitate workshops to clarify product needs.

Conocimientos

Interaction design

User research methods

Communication skills in English

Proficiency in Figma

Basic web technologies (HTML, CSS)

Collaborative mindset

Educación

Relevant background in Interaction Design, User Experience, Psychology, or Ergonomics

Herramientas

Figma

Descripción del empleo

Who we are

We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.
www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

What we can offer you

At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
• Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

The role

Helpshapingthe future of digital products that advance science and knowledge!

At Frontiers, we build digital products used by researchers, institutions, and partners worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Interaction Designer to join our Madrid team and take ownership of end-to-end user experiences — from first sketch to shipped product and beyond.

You will work at the intersection of design, research, and strategy, turning complex problems into clear, intuitive experiences that deliver real value for users and the business.

You will be responsible for planning, designing, and refining the user experience of our digital products throughout the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and refine the user experience for digital products across the full product lifecycle.
• Lead end-to-end interaction design, translating ideas and requirements into user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity interfaces using tools such as Figma.
• Advocate for and implement user-centred design principles, ensuring consistent and scalable solutions.
• Conduct user research using qualitative and quantitative methods, analyse findings, and iterate designs based on evidence and user feedback.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to clarify product and user needs.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, acting as a change agent for user-centred design within the team.
• Deliver high-quality design and research outputs independently and support the broader UX team.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in interaction design, UX, or frontend development.
• Relevant education background in Interaction Design, User Experience, Psychology, Ergonomics, or a comparable field.
• Strong skills and experience in interaction design, user research methods.
• Ability to plan and organize user research sessions from recruitment to reporting.
• Proficient in Figma for interface design and prototyping.
• Familiar with basic web technologies (HTML, CSS) to collaborate effectively with engineers.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to work both in the team and independently.
• Learning mindset: open to learning from colleagues, stakeholders, and users.

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.

Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at [e-mail] for any additional support.

Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.