Design Researcher: Data Strategist

Corgan•Dallas, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At Corgan, we are passionate about great design, and the best thing we build is each other. We foster camaraderie, collaboration, curiosity, and creativity in a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore, and the safety to fail. Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Design Researcher - Data Strategist to join the firm as part of our Hugo team. This role involves tackling 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. This position is an in-office role, Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p, and is not hybrid or remote.

Requirements

Bachelors degree with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Design, Data Science, Business Analytics, Applied Statistics, or a related field.
3-5 years proven experience as a Design Researcher or similar role, with a focus on data strategy and information design.
Experience with developing market trends analysis and mapping trends and insights across multiple industries.
Proficiency in developing and executing research strategy with both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and conducting user experience research.
Expertise in data visualization tools and techniques.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and design thinking processes.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning applications & AI tools preferred.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets.
Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or others.
Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, Scala, Java, or others.
Proficiency in data visualization programs such as Tableau, Power BI, or others.

Nice To Haves

Architecture or Interior Design industry experience is a plus.
Experience with Design Programs: Sketchup, Revit, or other 3D modeling programs is a plus.
Experience with Research Platforms: UserTesting, dscout, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Forms, and other survey platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Gathering and analyzing data to inform design decisions and shape user experiences.
Working closely with cross-functional teams under the direction of the Hugo Director to uncover user insights, track emerging trends, develop data strategies, and create compelling information designs that enhance user engagement.
Designing and executing qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as user interviews, surveys, usability tests, and analytics analysis to uncover and collect relevant data.
Collaborating with data scientists and analysts to identify and leverage relevant data sources.
Collaborating with stakeholders to identify research objectives and develop research plans.
Conducting user testing and iterating designs based on user feedback.
Conducting comprehensive research on user behavior, needs, and preferences to inform design decisions.
Analyzing research findings and synthesizing complex data into actionable insights.
Collaborating with designers to translate research insights into design recommendations and improvements.
Leveraging secondary and primary data to create intuitive and visually appealing information designs, data visualizations, and interactive prototypes.
Developing predictive design models and analysis tools.
Developing and implementing data strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
Creating industry trend reports, geographical data comparisons, and demographic studies.
Researching, developing, and creating industry-specific and user-focused trend reports.
Staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in data strategy and information design.