Co-Creation Studio Lead (Dublin)

Version 1s Co-Creation Studio in Dublin is a dedicated AI-infused space where clients come to work through real problems define what good looks like and leave with something they can act hours not weeks. 

This is not a meeting room. Before clients arrive the team has already researched their sector and framed the the session AI avatars contribute tailored input in real time the conversation is captured and built on as it happens and groups finish with wireframes and working prototypes. They do not sit through a presentation. They build something.

Sessions run half-day or full-day. The Studio Lead is accountable for coordinating the work from first client call to post-session artefacts and hand-off. This is a hands-on delivery role. You will be the main facilitator and day-to-day client contact for the Studio reporting to the Co-Creation Director. 

What Youll Do

Before sessions

• Hold client discovery calls to understand the challenge the stakeholders and what a successful session looks like. 
• Build a session knowledge base including company context desk research stakeholder mapping and problem framing.
• Design session materials including facilitation guides canvases templates and run-of-show. 

During sessions

• Facilitate co-creation and discovery sessions with client stakeholders including Director and Head-of level.
• Apply Design Thinking methods to move groups from problem definition to prioritised opportunities. 
• Build demonstrators and prototypes live using Claude Code or similar tools turning rough concepts into working artefacts during the session itself. 
• Adapt pace energy and method in real time as the session evolves. 

After sessions

• Synthesise outputs into clear client-facing artefacts including opportunity maps insight summaries decision registers and action plans.
• Ensure continuity across multi-session engagements and clear hand-offs to delivery teams.

Qualifications :

Essential criteria

• Experience in a facilitation innovation product or service design role. 
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders not only support or observe.
• Applied experience of Design Thinking methods including double diamond empathy mapping ideation and rapid prototyping. 
• Ability to build demonstrators and prototypes live in a session using Claude Code or similar tools. This is important for success in the role because the Studio Lead needs to demonstrate ideas through working examples.
• Excellent written communication for client-facing pre- and post-session materials. 
• Dublin-based and able to act as the Studios day-to-day contact. 

Desirable criteria

• Experience in an innovation lab corporate design studio or AI/digital consultancy.
• Familiarity with AI transformation challenges and how organisations adopt AI at scale.
• Experience facilitating multi-session discovery programmes not only standalone workshops. 

Background Were Hiring From

Candidates will typically come from one or more of: 

• Innovation labs or corporate design studios. 
• Product management or UX/service design consultancy. 
• Technology consulting with clear facilitation and client-facing experience. 

This is a practical facilitation and live prototyping role focused on helping client groups move from discussion to clear outputs. The role prioritises live prototyping over presentation-only outputs.

Additional Information :

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.

• Salary Range: 80000 -115000 Euros 
• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. 
• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards.
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time