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Design Researcher... Job at Lifetime Products in Clearfield

Design Researcher... Job at Lifetime Products in Clearfield

MediabistroClearfield, UT, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Lifetime Products is seeking a talented and passionate Design Researcher to join our research and development team. You will conduct in-depth user research to inform and inspire our product development. Experience in consumer hardgoods is a plus. Lifetime Products is located in Clearfield, Utah.

What You'll 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

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

    • Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Seniority level : Entry level

    Employment type : Full-time

    Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries : Consumer Goods

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