Design Research Lead

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Responsibilities

• ▹Partner with the team on research and engage partners throughout the six-week sprint
• ▹Develop a point of view on methods for capturing prototype and UX feedback
• ▹Plan, build, and run design-led inquiry methods that go beyond typical user interviews
• ▹Craft recruiting briefs, screeners, screen-testing interactions, and discussion guides
• ▹Capture stories and craft insights that strengthen design strategy and UX iterations
• ▹Lead the team in shaping design ideas and execution informed by user research
• ▹Present user and UX research back to clients through concise, impactful storytelling
• ▹Establish deep partnerships across the cross-functional team, creating a space where ideas flow freely

Requirements

• ▹Ability to uncover human-centered insights and translate them into meaningful design and innovation opportunities
• ▹Empathy and conviction in leading projects on behalf of the partner being designed for
• ▹Leads with listening and asks thoughtful questions, able to see problems from different perspectives
• ▹Able to work self-directed and independently, as well as lead or collaborate within a multidisciplinary team that often includes partners
• ▹Biased toward generosity and transparency, aiming for positive business and customer impact

Soft skills

About the company

Runyon is a product design and venture studio that helps companies grow. Its team of customer-centered designers, researchers, and strategists crafts new products, experiences, and ventures. Their work is sprint- and prototype-driven. The team has decades of experience working with global partners including Disney, The New York Times, American Express, and Target.