Design Researcher – Contractor

DESIGN RESEARCHERPeople are endlessly fascinating, don’t you think? We do. Conifer Research is seeking a curious and empathetic Design Researcher who is passionate about humans, learning, and guiding clients to understand what makes people tick and drive strategy and innovation. Conifer provides opportunities to work on projects across numerous industries, wearing many hats along the way – from researcher to strategist to storyteller to user advocate. We are currently looking to hire on a project/contractor basis. ABOUT CONIFERConifer Research brings practical insight to companies that wish to change and innovate. Through an ethnographic approach to research, we help our clients embed their creativity into an understanding of the everyday lives of people they hope to engage – customers, workers, and end-users. Our seasoned team of anthropologists, strategists, and information designers act as consultants, facilitators, and coaches helping organizations gather deep insights. Clients come to Conifer for many reasons, but with a common challenge: How do we align business activities better with the real lives and needs of customers? We have experience in retail, consumer goods and lifestyles, financial services, healthcare, and digital products. Some clients include Sonos, Samsung, PepsiCo, McDonald’s, Google, Discover, Lowe’s, CarMax, and Ferrara Candy Company. RESPONSIBILITIESA successful candidate will be expected to:Work with internal and client teams through all phases of qualitative research or innovation programs, including: planning, research design, data collection, rigorous analysis and synthesis, identifying patterns, developing key insights, ideation and opportunity definition. Execute research programs drawing from established methodologies for ethnography, remote research, evaluative testing, and co-creation. Translate research into actionable recommendations and innovation opportunities. Contribute to synthesis and sensemaking to create narratives that frame research findings in a way that clearly demonstrates the business implications of insights and opportunitiesCreate deliverables and client presentationsBe adaptable and creative in order to conduct rigorous remote research SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEThe qualities of an ideal candidate include:Relevant experience in research or insights, including experience in a consultative environmentBachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Design or a related fieldExperience designing and fielding remote ethnography and online community researchBeing strategic, flexible, collaborative, and passionate about advocating for user needsConfident presentation skills and passion for communicating user stories and insightsActive engagement in thought leadership within the design research communityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient with Keynote and remote research softwareBonus points for:Experience with video editing (Final Cut, Adobe Premiere and After Effects), Figma, and/or visual storytelling preferred. Visual communication and presentation design skillsPrevious experience with quantitative research including survey design and quant data analysisProficiency with video, still photography and audio recording equipment. Foreign language fluencyThought leadership and public speaking experience APPLICATIONS: Please share a cover letter, portfolio and relevant work samples in addition to resume.

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