IT - Design Researcher - Advanced

Mindlance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity with a leading company for a Digital Product Designer-Advanced (Design Researcher) in Toronto. This role involves research input for design decisions, execution of research strategies, and collaboration within cross-functional teams over a 12-month duration. Candidates should have extensive research experience and a related degree, contributing to impactful design processes.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in research.
• Technical understanding of design research theory and tools.
• Experience working in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop research activities to evaluate prototypes.
• Communicate core themes from research activities.
• Design and facilitate ideation sessions.

Skills

Design Research

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Education

BA/BS in Psychology

MA/MS in Design or related field

Job description

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Job Details:
Job Title: Digital Product Designer-Advanced (Design Researcher)
Location: Toronto, ON (3 & 4 Days Hybrid Onsite. Subject to Change)
Duration: 12+ Months

Description:
Work with a cross functional group of designers, product managers and developers to identify upcoming decisions that need research inputs, propose methodologies, carry out fieldwork, analyse, and socialize the implications. What you would work on

Design Research Strategy
Build relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the design team
Support designers and business stakeholders in prioritizing potential research activities
Develop research fieldwork approaches (moderated or unmoderated) which address business and design objectives

Research and Testing (Execution, Synthesis, Analysis):

• Develop research activities to evaluate prototypes, improve understanding of current context, or to generate new understanding of changing user needs
• Moderate live sessions with users and RBC people covering high-complexity or sensitive topics
• Communicate core themes and implications from your research activities to the design team and other stakeholders
• Design and facilitate ideation sessions and collaborative work activities

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Haves

• BA/BS degree in Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Information Studies, Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• 5-9 years of experience in research
• Technical understanding of design research theory / design research tools
• 5-9 years of Working knowledge of a variety of design research methodologies
• 5-9 years of Experience working on cross-functional teams
• Experience working Agile teams

Nice to Haves:

• MA/MS degree or certification in Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Information Studies, Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field
• Appreciation and understanding of 'design thinking'
• Experience working within a large organization
• Experience contributing to the launch of a digital product

EEO-
“Mindlance is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, equitable, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process”.