Senior Design Research

We are looking for a Senior Design Researcher:

B2B contractor

Fully remote

200 Daily rate

Objective:

Lead the discovery phase of a strategic initiative focused on the development of a data-informed decision-support tool for tactical and/or strategic planning in the context of climate security.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute end-to-end design research activities, including stakeholder interviews, qualitative studies, and field research where applicable.

• Synthesize research findings into actionable insights, opportunity areas, and user needs.

• Develop user journey maps, personas, and design principles to guide product development.

• Facilitate ideation and co-creation workshops with internal and external stakeholders. • Collaborate closely with the Product Manager and UX Designer to ensure research outcomes inform the MVP definition and product strategy.

• Define success metrics and demonstrate the impact of design research throughout the project.

Deliverables:

• Research plan and timeline

• Stakeholder interview summaries

• Synthesized research report with user needs, pain points, and opportunities

• User journey maps and personas

• Workshop materials and outcomes

• Research-to-design handoff documentation

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years in design research, service design, or strategic design

• Expert in qualitative methods and design thinking

• Proven ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Strong facilitation and communication skills

• Experience in scientific or data-driven tools is a plus