Design Researcher...

Lifetime Products, Inc.•Clearfield, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. www.lifetime.com 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design Research, Industrial Design or related field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer hardgoods a plus.

Responsibilities

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.