Design Researcher (5979)

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Job DetailsJob Location: New York, NY 10001Leads future-focused research that translates cultural signals and human needs into actionable insights and innovation opportunities for next-gen products and experiences. RUN Studios, and its client partner, a large online retailer headquartered in Seattle, are seeking a Design Researcher to join for an approximate 6-month project with the potential to extend! We're looking for a researcher to help drive cultural and innovation research work streams. Our team's work helps our design and product partners situate emerging technologies within a deep understanding of enduring and emerging human needs, cultural trends, and broader systems (e.g., STEEP analysis). We identify the shifts and needs that will shape the future relationships people will have with technologies in the next 3–5 years and the opportunities for device and service innovation within them. As a Design Researcher, You Will Analyze primary qualitative and quantitative research data, turning that data into clear, compelling insights, recommendations, or other durable frameworks. Craft visually compelling, persuasive presentations with the insights using Figma, other visual desi...