Sr. Design Researcher

Techtronic Industries (TTI)

Anderson, SC, US
Not specified (assumed to be on-site due to location context)
7+ years experience in design research
Bachelor's degree in human factors or related field
Experience with ethnography and contextual inquiry
Techtronic Industries (TTI) is seeking a Sr. Design Researcher for its Outdoor Products Advanced Concepts group in Anderson, SC. The role focuses on conducting user-centered research to inform innovation in outdoor product categories, requiring a blend of field research, collaboration, and insight synthesis

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Design Researcher is a key contributor responsible for uncovering deep user insights that inform front-end innovation and the development of new outdoor product categories.
  • This role operates upstream of traditional product development, focusing on identifying unmet user needs, behaviors, and emerging trends to inspire disruptive products.
  • The ideal candidate thrives in a creative environment and is equally comfortable planning and conducting field research while translating findings into clear opportunity areas.

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Techtronic Industries (TTI) is seeking a Sr. Design Researcher for its Outdoor Products Advanced Concepts group in Anderson, SC. The role focuses on conducting user-centered research to inform innovation in outdoor product categories, requiring a blend of field research, collaboration, and insight synthesis.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years experience in design research
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Factors or related field
  • Experience with ethnography and contextual inquiry
  • Ability to translate insights into opportunity frameworks
  • Collaboration with industrial designers and engineers

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems
  • Experience with consumer hardware or tools
  • Maker mindset and hands-on prototyping skills
  • Strong storytelling and presentation abilities
  • Willingness to travel approximately 15%

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in design research
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Degree in Human Factors, HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, or Design Research

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