UX Designer / Researcher

Good day everyone,

We are expanding our design team in Bulgaria, Sofia, so we are inviting you to come and join us in this exciting journey.

About us

Green Street Advisors, founded in 1985, is renowned for its in-depth analysis of the real estate market, particularly REITs and private real estate investments. The firm is known for providing clients with actionable insights and proprietary tools that evaluate pricing, risk, and market trends. Green Street covers sectors such as office, retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate, offering global perspectives with local expertise. Their clients include top institutional investors, and their research is often considered a gold standard in the industry, influencing major real estate transactions and investment strategies worldwide. Our comprehensive platform, proven track record, exclusive news and 35+ years of trusted insight offers a powerful solution to help market participants maximize every opportunity and drive returns.

About the Role

We’re looking for a thoughtful and collaborative UX Designer/Researcher to join our team and help shape the future of our digital products. This hybrid role blends user-centered design with systematic thinking, focusing on building scalable design systems and conducting user research to inform product decisions.

You’ll work closely with product managers, developers, and design manager to ensure our experiences are intuitive, accessible, and grounded in real user needs.

Responsibilities

Design System

• Develop and maintain a cohesive design system that supports consistency across products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design components are scalable and technically feasible.
• Document design patterns, usage guidelines, and accessibility standards.
• Audit existing UI for consistency and propose improvements.

User Research

• Lead user research initiatives, plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research (interviews, usability testing, surveys, etc.).
• Develop detailed user personas, user journey maps, and service blueprints to guide design decisions.
• Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize research questions and align on goals.

UX Design

• Translate research insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and are inclusive.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in UX design and/or user research.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design systems work and user research impact.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Experience with research tools.
• Solid understanding of UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance user needs with business goals.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in agile environments.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JS).
• Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., GA, Hotjar).

The current offer

Hybrid Office Model: 3 days per week (Monday – Wednesday) in office in Sofia, 2 days remote

Working Hours: 3 days per week 11:00am – 8:00pm, 2 days 9:00am – 6:00pm EEST

Social Benefits: Additional health & life insurance, food voucher and Multisport card

The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. We attract high-quality applicants due to our reputation for excellence and our commitment to train and retain talent. Our collaborative work environment provides team members with opportunities to develop professionally and play a central role from day one. At Green Street, we are all about providing unique insights. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences in gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, identity, physical ability and perspectives are celebrated and valued.

Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Please, do send us a link to your portfolio. Thank you