UXUI Researcher - U.S. Based

UX/UI Researcher - U.S. Based (Part-Time or Contract)

Remote from the U.S. (Must be U.S.-based)

Part-Time / Contract Position

Company DescriptionCannonball Code is a fintech and high-risk venture builder. We specialize in building resilient, scalable, and user-first digital products in high-risk, high-growth verticals.

We operate with a flat organizational structure that values openness, autonomy, and close collaboration. Our team is proactive, ambitious, and unafraid to challenge conventions in order to create meaningful impact through technology.

Learn more: https://cannonballcode.com

Role Description

We’re looking for a UX/UI Researcher to join us on a part-time or contract basis, with a primary focus on analyzing competitor platforms in the U.S.Your main responsibility will be to document end-to-end user flows — including registration, identity verification, account funding, withdrawals, and feature interaction — across a curated set of competitive platforms. The goal is to identify UX patterns, user pain points, and key functionality that can inform our product strategy and design.

This is a discovery-focused role, best suited for someone analytical, independent, and highly detail-oriented. You’ll collaborate closely with our design, product, and strategy teams to translate your insights into actionable direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on UX research across selected competitor platforms
• Map and document full user journeys: registration, onboarding, identity checks, payments, feature usage
• Capture annotated screenshots and create clear flow diagrams in Figma or similar tools
• Identify UX best practices, pain points, and differentiators
• Present findings in a structured and actionable format
• Optionally support internal product testing and user feedback analysis

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UX research, usability testing, and journey mapping
• Demonstrated ability to analyze products and clearly document user flows
• Proficiency in Figma, Notion, Miro, or equivalent tools
• Sharp attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong communication and visual storytelling skills
• Familiarity with fintech, platform-based products, or regulated digital environments is a plus
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript is a bonus
• Must be U.S.-based (U.S. IP/location required for platform access)

Why Join Cannonball Code?

• Contribute to the foundation of future digital products
• Work on bold, fast-moving projects with a high degree of ownership
• Join a collaborative and ambitious team with flat structure
• Flexible work setup with real autonomy
• Be part of a mission to build impactful solutions in underserved markets

Interested in diving deep into real product flows and shaping the future of user experience?Apply now. Let’s dare to make it.