Design Researcher

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70005 - 95000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Client Services

Job Summary

Join Rve as a Design Researcher

Rve is a strategy and service innovation firm dedicated to helping people and organizations grow through bold human-centered solutions. As a Certified B Corporation we are committed to doing business as a force for good. We partner with some of the worlds most interesting organizations to design services experiences and entirely new businesses that create lasting impact.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset and each new team member contributes to shaping our culture and business. Were headquartered in Minneapolis and transforming industriessuch as healthcare education and financial servicesboth locally and nationally.

About the Role

We are looking for a Design Researcher who will bring curiosity rigor and creativity to uncovering insights that shape strategy and innovation. You will design and run research across a range of industries and problem spaces combining traditional methods with new digital and AI-enabled approaches to deliver meaningful discoveries.

In this role you will translate client questions into human-centered research strategies striking a balance between speed cost and depth to provide actionable insights. You will partner closely with strategists and designers to ensure that evidence and empathy guide the work from beginning to end. This role is ideal for someone energized by ambiguity eager to deepen their expertise and excited to contribute to the growth of our research discipline over time.

What Youll Do

1. Shape Research Strategy

Partner with strategists to frame research questions and approaches
Translate client needs into actionable research plans
Support management of third-party research vendors platforms budgets and data security requirements

2. Execute and Synthesize Research

Design and run researchusing qualitative quantitative digital and AI-driven methods
Facilitate co-creation sessions with clients and participants
Partner with service designers to create research stimuli that uncover needs and test assumptions
Help translate findings into clear actionable insights
Document insights in compelling client-ready formats
Synthesize patterns into themes and frameworks that guide strategy and design

3. Test and Validate Ideas

Conduct concept and prototype testing with users
Translate feedback into evidence-based recommendations
Ensure insights inform personas journey maps and blueprints in collaboration with service designers

4. Advance Our Research Discipline

Explore emerging research tools platforms and methodologies
Share best practices and learnings to strengthen Rves Research toolkit
Engage with design and research communities to continue building your craft

What Were Looking For

Passion and proven ability to be in a client-facing role
Values-centered leadership
Experience leading research projects within a human-centered organization or consultancy
Committed to creating inclusive experiences and working in a manner that shows respect for diversity and equality
Ability to moderate user interviews and focus groups
Strong presentation and written skills
Experience inqualitative andquantitativeresearch methods
Understand how to apply research insights to develop products services and experiences
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Research Design Sociology Anthropology or Psychology
3-5 years of relevant experience
Early adopter ofAI tools and platforms
Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We are currently unable to sponsor work visas

What We Offer

At Rve youll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to work that makes a meaningful impact. Our benefits include:

Best-in-class learning opportunities: Gain expertise in strategy innovation design thinking and service design practices
Exciting client engagements: Work on some of the biggest challenges in healthcare financial services and education
Career development: Opportunities to expand your skills through a personalized development plan
A purpose-driven workplace: Were a Certified B Corporation committed to making a positive impact
Flexible hybrid work environment out of our Minneapolis office
Competitive compensation package including:
- 21 days of annual paid time off to start
- 11 paid Holidays
- 10% bonus eligible
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plans
- Health vision dental and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid parental leave and professional development days
- Monthly chair massages free parking snacks and team outings
- Paid time off forvolunteering with local organizations

Our Mission

At Rve our mission is to help everyone dream with direction. We believe that the best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. If youre ready to join a values-driven innovative and collaborative team wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape whats next!

Required Experience:

Manager

Join Rve as a Design ResearcherRve is a strategy and service innovation firm dedicated to helping people and organizations grow through bold human-centered solutions. As a Certified B Corporation we are committed to doing business as a force for good. We partner with some of the worlds most interest...