Job Description Summary: A leading internal design team is seeking an Experienced Design Researcher to provide flexible, contract-based support during periods of high design volume. This team focuses on advanced concept development and experience innovation across physical products, services, and digital touchpoints. As a Senior Design Researcher, you will lead upfront discovery efforts, generate key user insights, and shape the strategic direction of new design concepts. Youll collaborate closely with UX and industrial designers in a highly interdisciplinary, human-centered design environment. Responsibilities:  Design and plan generative, qualitative research, including developing profiles and screening criteria for participant recruitment  Identify external experts or analogous experiences to inspire the team  Work with a wide variety of stakeholders to define learning objectives and craft research plans  Use and help the team use methods such as field observation, analogous research, conversations with experts and extreme users, concept evaluation, and participatory design, to explore the edge of whats possible in the near and far  Design compelling research experiences that generate actionable insights  With the design team, create research stimuli to deeply understand user needs, uncover possibilities, and test assumptions  Synthesize research findings and unearth systems-level patterns and frameworks  Experiment with different tools and methods to stretch and challenge our learning  Help develop creative storytelling tools to enable design for user goals, values, and aspirations  Make research findings relevant and impactful for design through a variety of formats such as insights, decks, stories, videos, and experiences  Facilitate post-research learning events such as generative design workshops  Identify key insights & opportunities for companys products  Design and conduct research to inform companys products  Consolidate research findings and provide key opportunities  Design and conduct iterative research to support the design of the commercial digital experience  Design and conduct iterative research to support the design of an improved passenger vehicle experience Compensation: $30-$34 Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. 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Skills and Requirements 5+ years of experience in design research, ideally within product, service, or experience design contexts.  Proficiency with tools such as Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, Dscout, and Microsoft Office  Expertise in generative and qualitative research using methods like fieldwork, participatory design, and concept evaluation.  Proven ability to synthesize research into actionable insights, frameworks, and systems-level patterns.  Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to define learning goals and shape research that informs product and design decisions.  Strong skills in communicating research through compelling narratives, visuals, decks, videos, and workshops.  Comfort with exploring emerging tools, identifying analogous experiences, and pushing boundaries to uncover new opportunities. Experience with Figma or similar design software  Experience with design research for automotive vehicles null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.