Design Researcher Jobs

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of power tools and accessories, outdoor product equipment and floor care for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products, operational excellence and exceptional people drives our culture. This focus and drive provides TTI with a powerful platform for sustainable leadership and strong growth.

Our brands and products are recognized worldwide for their deep heritage, superior quality, outstanding performance and compelling innovation. Our products include professional power tools and accessories, outdoor power equipment and floor care. Our brands include Milwaukee®, HART®, AEG®, Ryobi®, Homelite®, Oreck®, Hoover®, Dirt Devil® and Vax®.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Design Researcher to join our Advanced Concepts team at TTI within the Consumer Power Tools & Outdoor Divisions for the Ryobi Brand & the Consumer Power Tools Division for Ridgid Brand in Anderson, South Carolina. The Design Researcher will join the Advanced Concepts team of researchers and designers in exploring our users’ needs, pain points, and contexts of use to develop testable concepts and prototypes that can be evaluated through user testing to deliver actionable insights to the Product Development team. The Design Researcher is responsible for working with a variety of stakeholders to develop and execute a research plan and deliver actionable insights and recommendations. The primary research methodology of this Design Research role is in-field qualitative research, with supplemental quantitative and online research.

Responsibilities:

• Online Research
• Interviews
• Background Research
• Research Report Creation
• Research Study Planning
• Graphic Layout of Information
• Actionable Insights
• Consideration of Stakeholder Priorities
• Jobsite Shadowing
• Prototype Testing
• Brainstorm Facilitation
• Data Analysis & Synthesis
• User Recruitment
• Interviews
• In-Field Research

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related: Industrial Design, Psychology, Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Business Strategy & Innovation
• Master’s Degree in one of the following or related is a plus: Design Research, Industrial Design, Psychology, Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Business Strategy & Innovation
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team effectively
• Experience with basic design principles preferred
• Strong work ethic
• Disposition to thrive in a fast paced environment with responsibility for multiple projects at once

Entry: 0-2 years of experience, prior design research experience preferred

Mid-Level: 3-5 years of experience, prior design research experience required

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

About the Advanced Concepts Team:

Advanced Concepts is an early innovation R&D group comprised of researchers and designers within the Consumer Power Tools and Outdoor Divisions for the Ryobi brand & the Consumer Power Tools Division for the Ridgid brand. We work with teams throughout the company including engineering, industrial design, analytical, and product management to deliver both exploratory and evaluative user research findings that drive concept development and prototype evaluation. We are a very hands-on group that thrives on learning throughout our diverse projects and from each other in our diverse skillsets to create new and innovative products that meet our users’ needs. We are hard workers, and we enjoy being part of our lively, fun, and supportive team. Outside of work, our team’s hobbies include working on cars, hiking, restoring electronics, cooking, traveling, rollerblading, playing video games, and gardening.

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• If you have a portfolio or other samples of work (research report, presentation, etc.) please upload a pdf or include a link to a webpage.*