Design Researcher:
On behalf of our financial services client, Procom is searching for a Design Researcher for a 6-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office.
Design Researcher - :
The project focuses on backfilling a role within a state-of-the-art UX research lab, providing opportunities to learn from a team with deep knowledge in design research. The project is based on enhancing and innovating user experience through comprehensive research methods.
Design Researcher - Responsibilities:
Conduct research design by identifying areas of prospect, defining research questions, and creating actionable research plans
Prepare for research by creating participant screeners and recruiting participants
Collect data using methods such as observation, user interviews, and usability testing
Analyze data using qualitative and quantitative approaches
Report findings into insights to drive ideation and inform design
Collaborate with POD leaders, designers, and stakeholders to support research needs
Build research roadmaps and manage research vendors
Support and mentor interns and junior researchers
Participate in strategic planning for research models
Design Researcher - Mandatory Skills:
Deep expertise in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or Anthropology
Experience leading research projects independently or in small teams
Expertise in all steps of the research process, including preparation, data collection, and analysis
Robust communication skills: written, oral, and graphical
Robust project management skills
Design Researcher – Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience in financial institutions
Keen interest in AI
Experience working with stakeholders to create champions for research
Experience in blended research roles involving strategy and design tasks
Understanding of the design process
Design Researcher – Assignment Length:
This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension.
Design Researcher - Start Date:
ASAP.
Design Researcher - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days in the office.
📌 Design Researcher Toronto (Canada)
🏢 Procom
📍 Canada