Samsung Research America
Senior Staff, UX Design Researcher
Samsung Research America, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Lab Summary:
Samsung Design Innovation Center, located in San Francisco, is opening a Computational Design Lab, reinventing the way we design products and manufacturing with computational design, AI an ML. In this new dynamic lab, we will solve inspirational and complex design problems to spark creativity, to optimize design concepts, and to design innovative products for the present and the future. The lab will engage with various internal teams across the world to create globally-impacting designs by collecting data, developing models, and applying computations.
We are looking for talented designers and creative technologists to join our group and bring new energy to our process. You should be ready to help at all stages of product design, from identifying unmet and latent needs, discovering new design opportunities, designing new product concepts to applying technology creatively to solve real user problems and create radically new experiences that re-imagine the way we interact with products.
Samsung Design Innovation Center is one of the leading overseas design studios in Samsung. Our mission is to understand people and lifestyles to deliver meaningful experiences, through beautiful yet functional design, enabled by innovative cutting-edge technologies.
The studio is working on various advanced product experiences which can shape the future of Samsung Businesses, working with various internal teams through experience-driven approach. Our work appears on smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, wearables, and other devices we can't describe yet. See some of our work at http://design.samsung.com/global/contents/sdic/
Position Summary:
The UX Design Researcher takes a human-centric approach to uncover new behavioral shifts and values to guide future products and experience opportunities for Samsung. You will be able to identify users unmet needs via conducting various types of user research activities and understand how people use products, systems, or services to help guide the design of desired user experiences. You will continuously refine your research methodologies in order to provide a fresh perspective.
We are interested in passionate and self-motivated individuals who are comfortable in a highly fluid environment. You will bring drive, smarts, and curiosity; we will provide the environment for you to thrive and grow.User research and heuristic evaluation of existing productsStrong demonstrable experience in User Experience Design/ Design Research/ Product DesignUser-centric, research driven mindset for design and discoveryAbility to think and act strategically and proactivelyDedicated and strong attention to detailStrong time management skillsPosition Responsibilities:
Research planning: Be able to create quantitative and qualitative research plans, with clear rationale for the overall research prototcol (recruitment criteria, data collection methods and metrics, stimulus, etc) and grounded with a initial set of hypothesisResearch execution: Be able to conduct and lead live interviews to extract in depth insightsResearch synthesis: Be able to develop tangible insights that satisfy key stakeholder expectations. Be able to develop short video clips to capture sentiment and key insights from the user interviewsResearch presentation: Be able to create a compelling presentation and report of the research findings. Be comfortable pitching and communicating the research insights to stakeholdersTravel International and Domestic and work overtime when neededRequired Skills:
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Preferred in design research field or equivalent practical experience and training10+ years in user experience research. Previous design agency experience preferredAdvanced understanding of design-centered research processes and methodologies for identifying and solving problemsAbility to conduct and lead User Research to identify users and generate synthetic insightsStrong understanding of design thinking, design principles, and experience design methodologies and their applicationsTime management skills, attention to detail, and ability to think and act strategically and proactivelyBe clear, concise, have transparent communication style, willing to take action, and open to starting a project, idea, concept from scratch
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors-including the role's function and location as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.
Base Pay Range
$188,400-$282,450 USD
Additional Information
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to the links below.
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Samsung Design Innovation Center, located in San Francisco, is opening a Computational Design Lab, reinventing the way we design products and manufacturing with computational design, AI an ML. In this new dynamic lab, we will solve inspirational and complex design problems to spark creativity, to optimize design concepts, and to design innovative products for the present and the future. The lab will engage with various internal teams across the world to create globally-impacting designs by collecting data, developing models, and applying computations.
We are looking for talented designers and creative technologists to join our group and bring new energy to our process. You should be ready to help at all stages of product design, from identifying unmet and latent needs, discovering new design opportunities, designing new product concepts to applying technology creatively to solve real user problems and create radically new experiences that re-imagine the way we interact with products.
Samsung Design Innovation Center is one of the leading overseas design studios in Samsung. Our mission is to understand people and lifestyles to deliver meaningful experiences, through beautiful yet functional design, enabled by innovative cutting-edge technologies.
The studio is working on various advanced product experiences which can shape the future of Samsung Businesses, working with various internal teams through experience-driven approach. Our work appears on smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, wearables, and other devices we can't describe yet. See some of our work at http://design.samsung.com/global/contents/sdic/
Position Summary:
The UX Design Researcher takes a human-centric approach to uncover new behavioral shifts and values to guide future products and experience opportunities for Samsung. You will be able to identify users unmet needs via conducting various types of user research activities and understand how people use products, systems, or services to help guide the design of desired user experiences. You will continuously refine your research methodologies in order to provide a fresh perspective.
We are interested in passionate and self-motivated individuals who are comfortable in a highly fluid environment. You will bring drive, smarts, and curiosity; we will provide the environment for you to thrive and grow.User research and heuristic evaluation of existing productsStrong demonstrable experience in User Experience Design/ Design Research/ Product DesignUser-centric, research driven mindset for design and discoveryAbility to think and act strategically and proactivelyDedicated and strong attention to detailStrong time management skillsPosition Responsibilities:
Research planning: Be able to create quantitative and qualitative research plans, with clear rationale for the overall research prototcol (recruitment criteria, data collection methods and metrics, stimulus, etc) and grounded with a initial set of hypothesisResearch execution: Be able to conduct and lead live interviews to extract in depth insightsResearch synthesis: Be able to develop tangible insights that satisfy key stakeholder expectations. Be able to develop short video clips to capture sentiment and key insights from the user interviewsResearch presentation: Be able to create a compelling presentation and report of the research findings. Be comfortable pitching and communicating the research insights to stakeholdersTravel International and Domestic and work overtime when neededRequired Skills:
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Preferred in design research field or equivalent practical experience and training10+ years in user experience research. Previous design agency experience preferredAdvanced understanding of design-centered research processes and methodologies for identifying and solving problemsAbility to conduct and lead User Research to identify users and generate synthetic insightsStrong understanding of design thinking, design principles, and experience design methodologies and their applicationsTime management skills, attention to detail, and ability to think and act strategically and proactivelyBe clear, concise, have transparent communication style, willing to take action, and open to starting a project, idea, concept from scratch
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors-including the role's function and location as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.
Base Pay Range
$188,400-$282,450 USD
Additional Information
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to the links below.
Know Your Rights | Pay Transparency