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Design Researcher

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Pontoon Solutions Full time

**Design Researcher** (Contract)


Duration: 6 Months(Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates


Role Profile


A leading banking organisation is seeking a skilled and experienced Design Researcher to join their team on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience as a UX Researcher, User Researcher, or Design Researcher, with expertise in both Generative (Exploratory) and Evaluative research practises.


Responsibilities:


  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, leading the research practise and setting clear strategies to help achieve agreed outcomes.
  • Conduct in-depth user research to gather insights and uncover user needs, preferences, and pain points.
  • Plan, design, and conduct usability tests, interviews, surveys, and other research methods to validate design concepts and solutions.
  • Analyse and synthesise research findings to provide actionable insights that inform design decisions and drive improvements.
  • Create user personas, user journey maps, and other design artefacts to communicate research findings to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including designers, product managers, and developers, to ensure research findings are integrated into the design process.
  • Advocate for user-centred design principles and promote the importance of research within the organisation.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practises in design research, sharing knowledge and driving innovation within the team.


Qualifications:


  • Demonstrable experience specifically as a UX Researcher, User Researcher, or Design Researcher.
  • Proven experience in both Generative (Exploratory) and Evaluative research practises.
  • Strong collaboration skills, able to engage stakeholders to make research a team sport.
  • Good influencing skills and comfortable working closely with stakeholders with strong opinions.
  • Experience in different sectors, preferably including financial services.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.



Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.


If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.


We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.


Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.


As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.