Design Researcher I Job at THRIVE HQ

THRIVE HQ Atlanta, GA

Location: Atlanta, GA
Office: Atlanta
Department: Research and Strategy

THRIVE is an award-winning, ISO 9001 certified end-to-end product development and innovation strategy firm. Our company is built on Informed Design — an empathy-driven, human-centered approach that helps us and our clients design, develop, and engineer products that have real meaning and experiences that people love. You can find our innovations positively impacting lives in homes, hospitals, and businesses around the world. This is why THRIVE continues to be a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most iconic brands, including AT&T, Amazon, Amgen, Becton Dickinson, Coca-Cola, Keurig, Hillrom, Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, Samsung, Wolf, and SC Johnson. Now, we’re looking to add even more talent to our awesome team!


Hello, we’re THRIVE

We’re a group of creative professionals raising the bar on Informed Design. We design human-centered brands, products, services, and experiences for leading companies around the world.


Why should you work with us?

1) Your skills will be nurtured

Every organization talks about development and evolving your career, but at THRIVE, it’s a part of the job description. We welcome your talent and your skills and want to give you the support and framework to nurture your abilities. We also want you to be able to do everything you’ve wanted to do, whether that’s something focused in design, branding, strategy, or something entirely separate.

2) Your skills will be used in a variety of ways

Our clients come to us because they have a problem and they want THRIVE’s help solving it. The exciting and challenging part is that no problem is just alike, which means our team members — and hopefully you, if you decide to bring your talents to THRIVE — work on a variety of projects for a variety of clients. This keeps the work fresh and stimulates innovation.

3) You’ll be surrounded by talented, passionate people like you

We’re growing fast, which also means that there’s lots of growth opportunities at THRIVE. But the other factor that helps our team members grow is the amount of sheer talent everyone is surrounded by on a day-to-day basis. In addition to top-tier talent, the other thing our team possesses is a serious passion for their work, which ultimately stems from a passion for designing a world that helps people thrive everywhere. If this is something you’re interested in doing, THRIVE might be the perfect place for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan and conduct ethnographic research studies, analyze field data, and clearly communicate insights and opportunities that are actionable by designers, for design and innovation.
  • Support project during research phases – work closely with internal teams (designers, engineers, HFE) and client partners.
  • Perform comprehensive analyses of the competitive landscape, stakeholder ecosystem, market forces, and trends shaping an industry.
  • Support the planning and facilitation of collaborative workshops with client partners, to achieve a range of actionable outcomes.
  • Provide a strategic lens within front-end innovation projects that include consideration of the product portfolio, innovation roadmap, and business case.
  • Assist with work sessions and presentations with senior executives and client teams.
  • Define new product, service, and experience value propositions that are desirable for people, viable for the business, and technically feasible.
  • Contribute to the development of THRIVE’s culture through knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Have experience translating qualitative, quantitative and secondary research into actionable insights and opportunities for product and brand experience strategies.
  • Be familiar with both design research and design planning frameworks and experience using them in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Excel in verbal, written, and visual communications, with a particular emphasis on problem framing, visual storytelling, and strong information design.
  • Have a strong capacity for critical thought and information synthesis.
  • Be familiar with both business and design planning frameworks.
  • Possess an innate curiosity for understanding people and culture.
  • Be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Have the desire to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines.
  • Have a love for all things Design and Innovation.


OTHER DETAILS

This position is onsite in Atlanta, GA at THRIVE’s studio. Covid-19 vaccination required.

THRIVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At THRIVE, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! We believe difference and inclusion are critical to creating an innovative environment capable of delivering groundbreaking products, services, and experiences. All aspects of employment at THRIVE, including hiring, promoting, and disciplinary issues, are based on competence and the needs of the business. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.




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