Design Researcher & Psycho-Aesthetics Specialist

RKS Design; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays

401 K

Job summary

RKS Design in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Design Researcher / Psycho-Aesthetics Specialist to uncover motivations and translate insights into strategic design direction. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Engineering, UX, and Strategy teams to shape concepts and the customer experience.

Proficiency with Psycho-Aesthetics and a strong research foundation are essential, with prior PA experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in design research, consumer insights, or related disciplines.
• Ability to conduct interviews, observations and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Must translate complex findings into clear visual frameworks and narratives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead qualitative and quantitative research studies for diverse projects.
• Uncover needs, motivations, and emotional drivers influencing product use.
• Recruit participants and coordinate logistics with clients and vendors.
• Develop Psycho-Aesthetics maps to identify opportunity zones and differentiation.
• Synthesize findings into personas, journeys, and strategic briefs for teams.
• Present evidence-based recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Design research

Qualitative research

Interviews

Synthesis & storytelling

Job description

RKS Design in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Design Researcher / Psycho-Aesthetics Specialist to uncover motivations and translate insights into strategic design direction. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Engineering, UX, and Strategy teams to shape concepts and the customer experience.

Proficiency with Psycho-Aesthetics and a strong research foundation are essential, with prior PA experience a plus.