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Corgan

Design Researcher | Experiential Design

Corgan, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


Overview:

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, youll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. Youll find room to grow, freedom to explore and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Design Researcher, Experiental to join the firm as part of our Dallas Sector. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.Responsibilities:What Youll Do:Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including designers, engineers, stakeholders, and other experts in certain fields of study to conduct research, refine concepts, and ensure feasibility.Support and facilitate research by conducting user studies and interviews, creating surveys, compiling secondary research, analyzing and organizing user data, and archiving research effortsConduct or assist in user testing sessions and on-site user observation, analyze feedback, and iterate solutions based on findingsConduct or assist in visioning workshops and/or critique sessions to help with overall visioning supportExplore new subjects, draw conclusions, and use critical thinking to create new ideas both for our clients and our internal design teamsAddress design challenges with creative solutions and a user-centered approachManage your time across multiple projects and deadlinesStay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and general thought leadershipAuthor and edit thought leadership articles for publicationProvide support to director by assisting in ongoing research, website development, and studio projects as neededDecipher efficient ways to gather information and present findings to clientsUse data-driven insights to develop innovative design solutions, prototypes, and proofs of concept, that address user needs and integrate architectural and interior design principles and skills.

Qualifications:What Youll Bring:3+ years of experience in design research required; architecture or design background requiredProfessional degree with a focus on Design Research, Design and Environmental Analysis, or Human-Centered DesignExperience working in the Architecture or Interior Design industry, or related fieldExperience (familiarity) with User Experience Research, Design Strategy and/ or Evidence Based DesignExperience with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods researchUnderstands how to use appropriate methodologies depending on the research contextCan recommend creative research approaches to uncover unmet needs and opportunity zonesCan effectively communicate design ideas and research findings effectively to clients, team members, and stakeholdersReceptive to feedback and constructive when providing it to othersEnjoys working through ambiguous environments and working on cross-disciplinary teamsPassionate about creating successful user experiences within the build environment and possesses a curiosity-first" mindsetExperience with academic research and publication effortsGraphic design capability for Data Visualization is a plusExperience with design and implementation, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Revit or other 3-D modeling programs is a plus.Experience with UserTesting, dscout, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Forms, Power BI, Tableau, and other usability platforms is a plusCorgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet#LI-KR1*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. * EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet#LI-TH1