IDEO ยท 2 months ago
Senior Design Researcher
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $125K/yrIDEO is a design company that creates new products, services, and experiences. They are seeking a flexible Design Researcher to partner with interdisciplinary teams in Chicago, contributing to qualitative and quantitative research across a variety of projects and clients, particularly in complex systems.
ConsultingHuman Computer InteractionProduct Design
Responsibilities
Design and execute mixed-methods research projects such as in-home interviews and shop-/ride-alongs, as well as remote studies, expert interviews, and data-driven inquiries
Write research plans, select appropriate methodologies, and scope fieldwork to meet client objectives that explain why people do what they do
Facilitate collaborative synthesis with rigor and heart, bringing a multidisciplinary design team and clients along as a storyteller through data and the written word
Engage with people deeply through interviewing, in-depth observation, empathy, co-design workshops, remote studies, and group conversations
Run key survey design (e.g., Qualtrics), and develop your statistical analysis of results
Collaborate with our world-class Design Research Ops team to create inclusive and strategic recruiting plans across diverse participant profiles
Analyze and synthesize large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data, spotting patterns and surfacing insights
Craft compelling stories, decks and deliverables that make data meaningful for both technical and non-technical audiences
Present research findings clearly and confidently to teammates, clients, and stakeholders across a wide representation of industries
Qualification
Required
You've completed a degree (or other relevant coursework) in Human-Centered Design, Design Research, Data Science, Journalism, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, or a research-intensive social science or technical field
You bring applied systems thinking to previous professional-grade projects in health, finance, mobility & transportation, learning & CPG; navigating regulated data, case records, or complex ecosystems
You delight in asking research questions that connect individual experiences to broader system dynamics
You're confident in leading live synthesis - in other words, translating messy qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear frameworks, and comfortable facilitating synthesis sessions with clients and teammates in the room
You love facilitation, with a drive to begin guiding more complex workshops & co-design activities that bring together stakeholders across complex systems
You've explored methods like interviews, diary studies, surveys, web scraping, or data visualization through academic or early-career projects
You've had exposure to design thinking, behavioral science, or ethnography through bootcamps, studios, or self-guided learning
You enjoy talking to strangers, learning from others of far-ranging lived experiences, and creating frameworks that help others make better strategic decisions
You've worked on real-world research for student organizations, university departments, media projects, social enterprises, or internship teams, and are ready to level up your skills in a creative, team-based environment
Preferred
(Nice to have) Exposure to data science or UX research practice integrating Python, R or custom coding tools into mixed-methods research, or applying usability testing principles in design contexts. This may be expressed via independent or collaborative research through a thesis, capstone, lab, studio, or fellowship program; and can talk about what you learned and how you navigated ambiguity with empathy
(Nice to have) Excited to translate messy datasets into clear, human-centered insights using visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, D3.js, etc)
Benefits
Health Benefits: Vision, Dental, Healthcare
Financial Benefits: 401K safe harbor contribution
Family & Caregiving: Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Assistance, Transgender Medical Assistance, Breastmilk shipment, Back-up/Dependent Care, Pet Insurance
Other Benefits: Flexible Work, Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays, Annual Education Stipend, Home Office Stipend
Company
IDEO
IDEO is a global design and innovation consultancy firm providing design-based marketing solutions for the public and private sectors.
Founded in 1978
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-02-10Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Derek Robson
Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Boyle
Partner
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