UX Researcher II
About the role
UX Researcher II Reports to Executive Director of Technology & Information. Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith. Recognized globally as a leader in beautiful design, Word on Fire pairs theological depth with exceptional visual and aesthetic standards across all media platforms. The UX Researcher is a skilled and collaborative team member who is responsible for researching, structuring, and building intuitive user interfaces for several high-profile, front-end heavy projects on our immediate horizon. By delivering research-backed wireframes and prototypes, the UX Researcher will directly empower our in-house design team and engineers to build the best web experiences. Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.
Responsibilities
- Proclaim Christ through User Experience: Conduct user research, behavioral tracking, and user surveys to extract actionable insights that accelerate Word on Fire’s digital apostolate and mission
- Architect Digital Journeys: Map out intuitive user journeys and design robust information architectures for flagship web properties, mobile applications, and emerging digital ecosystems
- Develop Structural Blueprints: Author high-quality, research-backed wireframes and functional prototypes for major front-end heavy projects, ensuring a user-centric foundation before visual design begins