Design Researcher...

Clearfield, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Design Researcher

Lifetime Products located in Clearfield Utah designs and manufactures consumer products for major retailers around the world including Sporting Goods Lawn & Garden Water Sports Play Sets and Tables & Chairs.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Design Researcher to join our research and development team. As an integral part of our design process you will be responsible for conducting in-depth user research to inform and inspire our product development. If you have a curiosity for user behavior and a knack for translating insights into physical innovative solutions we have an amazing opportunity for you. Experience in consumer hardgoods a plus.

What Youll Do:

Lead Insight-Driven Design: Use a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to uncover meaningful insights about customer needs behaviors and pain points ensuring the products we develop align with real-world consumer expectations.
Develop Research Strategies: Create detailed research plans tailored to various product categories including methods such as user testing contextual inquiries field studies and market trend analysis to capture actionable data.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with industrial designers engineers and product managers providing research-backed recommendations that influence design decisions and enhance the functionality usability and aesthetic appeal of our products.
Translate Data into Design Directions: Synthesize research findings into clear actionable insights that inform product design strategy ensuring that user needs are met in innovative and effective ways.
Test and Iterate: Lead usability testing sessions gather direct feedback from end-users and work with teams to iterate on designs based on findings ensuring continuous improvement throughout the design lifecycle.
Foster User-Centered Design Practices: Advocate for a user-first approach by embedding research at every stage of product development-from ideation to final prototype-ensuring that our designs resonate with our target consumers.
Explore Emerging Trends: Stay on the pulse of design technology and consumer trends in the industry helping to identify new opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Design Research or Industrial Design.
Proven experience in design research with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects in the consumer goods sector.
Proficiency in qualitative research methods such as user interviews ethnography and usability testing and a deep understanding of user behavior.
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to present research findings clearly to stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and thrive in a fast-paced innovative setting.
Familiarity with design thinking user-centered design principles and emerging technologies.
Confident with expressing concepts through sketching modeling and AI methods.
Passion for new product development and creating products that positively impact users lives.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing
On-Site Gym
On-Site Health Clinic
Tuition Assistance available after 90 days

If you are passionate about leveraging user research to shape the future of consumer goods and thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment we invite you to apply!

Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Design ResearcherLifetime Products located in Clearfield Utah designs and manufactures consumer products for major retailers around the world including Sporting Goods Lawn & Garden Water Sports Play Sets and Tables & Chairs. We are seeking a talented and passionate Design Researcher to jo...

Job Title: Design Researcher

What Youll Do:

Lead Insight-Driven Design: Use a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to uncover meaningful insights about customer needs behaviors and pain points ensuring the products we develop align with real-world consumer expectations.
Develop Research Strategies: Create detailed research plans tailored to various product categories including methods such as user testing contextual inquiries field studies and market trend analysis to capture actionable data.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with industrial designers engineers and product managers providing research-backed recommendations that influence design decisions and enhance the functionality usability and aesthetic appeal of our products.
Translate Data into Design Directions: Synthesize research findings into clear actionable insights that inform product design strategy ensuring that user needs are met in innovative and effective ways.
Test and Iterate: Lead usability testing sessions gather direct feedback from end-users and work with teams to iterate on designs based on findings ensuring continuous improvement throughout the design lifecycle.
Foster User-Centered Design Practices: Advocate for a user-first approach by embedding research at every stage of product development-from ideation to final prototype-ensuring that our designs resonate with our target consumers.
Explore Emerging Trends: Stay on the pulse of design technology and consumer trends in the industry helping to identify new opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Design Research or Industrial Design.
Proven experience in design research with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects in the consumer goods sector.
Proficiency in qualitative research methods such as user interviews ethnography and usability testing and a deep understanding of user behavior.
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to present research findings clearly to stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and thrive in a fast-paced innovative setting.
Familiarity with design thinking user-centered design principles and emerging technologies.
Confident with expressing concepts through sketching modeling and AI methods.
Passion for new product development and creating products that positively impact users lives.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing
On-Site Gym
On-Site Health Clinic
Tuition Assistance available after 90 days

If you are passionate about leveraging user research to shape the future of consumer goods and thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment we invite you to apply!

Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Intelligence Community Experience
Python
Spss
Microsoft Word
R
Regression Analysis
Windows
Stata
Microsoft Powerpoint
Research Experience
Data Modeling
Writing Skills

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About Company

Lifetime Products

Lifetime Products, Inc., has applied innovation and cutting-edge technology in plastics and metals to create a family of affordable lifestyle products that feature superior strength and durability. As the world’s leading manufacturer of folding tables, chairs, and basketball systems, ... View more

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