Design Strategist Jobs

Job Title: Design Strategist

Region: Chicago (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent

Company type: Start-Up

Salary: 100K - 115K (with bonus potential)

Category: Innovation Consulting, Design Research, Service Design

Company Overview:

They are an innovation hub within a dynamic startup, focused on discovering new growth opportunities, innovative business models, and human-centered design solutions. Their mission is to drive innovation and create value for their parent company, as well as for new ventures and startups within the food service industry. This team is stacked with versatile generalists, that excel in various domains including service design, digital product development, brand strategy, and business strategy.

Role Description:

As a Design Strategist, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and success of their enterprise clients. Your primary responsibilities will include facilitating strategic conversations with leaders, developing corporate growth strategies, and creating detailed execution roadmaps. Collaborating closely with our interdisciplinary project teams, you will leverage your skills, experience, and expertise across user research, experience design, business strategy, and project management to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis to identify growth opportunities and innovative solutions
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members in areas such as visual design, strategy, user research, and human-centered design
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to various roles and responsibilities as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic programs
• Stay abreast of market trends within the food service industry and develop insightful perspectives to inform strategic decision-making

Qualifications:

• Corporate and/or growth strategy experience is a plus
• Must be able to moderate qual research (Interviews, focus groups, facilitate workshops, etc.)
• 4-5 years of experience in design-related fields, with a focus on innovation, business design, design research, and/or service design
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with the aptitude to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Must be able to work out of the Chicago office 2-3 times a week
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to changing priorities

We are committed to helping our clients build diverse teams and we promote & practice inclusive recruiting. All applicants will be considered without discrimination.