Design Researcher I Hugo

Description

• Provide support to director by assisting in ongoing research, website development, and studio projects as needed by recommending creative approaches and research methodologies
• Use data-driven insights to develop innovative design solutions, prototypes, and proofs of concept, that address user needs and integrate architectural and interior design principles and skills.
• Conduct or assist in user testing sessions and on-site user observation, analyse feedback, and iterate solutions based on findings
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including designers, engineers, stakeholders, and other experts in certain fields of study to conduct research, refine concepts, and ensure feasibility.
• Author and edit thought leadership articles for publication
• Decipher efficient ways to gather information and present findings to clients
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and general thought leadership
• Help establish the evolving design research practice at Corgan and the integration of innovation practices across sectors
• Support and facilitate research by conducting user studies and interviews, creating surveys, compiling secondary research, analysing and organising user data, and archiving research efforts
• Conduct or assist in visioning workshops and/or critique sessions to help with overall visioning support
• Manage your time across multiple projects and deadlines
• Explore new subjects, draw conclusions, and use critical thinking to create new ideas both for our clients and our internal design teams
• Identify opportunities that can help establish partnerships with external experts
• Address design challenges with creative solutions and a user-centered approach

Requirements

• Enjoys working through ambiguous environments and working on cross-disciplinary teams
• Graphic design capability for Data Visualization is a plus
• Experience working in the Architecture or Interior Design industry, or related field
• Experience with academic research and publication efforts
• Passionate about creating successful user experiences within the build environment and possesses a “curiosity-first" mindset
• Experience with design and implementation, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Revit or other 3-D modeling programs is a plus.
• Professional degree with a focus on Design Research, Design and Environmental Analysis, or Human-Centered Design
• Understands how to use appropriate methodologies depending on the research context
• Can effectively communicate design ideas and research findings effectively to clients, team members, and stakeholders
• Receptive to feedback and constructive when providing it to others
• Experience (familiarity) with User Experience Research, Design Strategy and/ or Evidence Based Design
• Professional degree in architecture or design is desirable
• Experience with UserTesting, dscout, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Forms, Power BI, Tableau, and other usability platforms is a plus
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research
• Can recommend creative research approaches to uncover unmet needs and opportunity zones
• 5-10 years of experience in design research required; architecture or design background required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance