Design Researcher

1 month ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Pontoon Solutions Full time

am currently working with one of our world leading banking client who are currently on the search for a seasoned Design Researcher based in London on a 12-month initial contract.

Role: Design Researcher

Location: London, 2 days per week on site required

Duration: 12-month contract

As a Design Researcher you will take responsibility of both the qualitative and quantitative research required by the business – working with a well-established team full of hard-working individuals within the design space finding all unmet needs that require attention, as well as starting to explore the accessibility requirements.

Skills & Experience required:

  • Experienced in both Generative (Exploratory) and Evaluative research practices.
  • Used to working in a multi-disciplinary team, leading on the research practice, and setting clear strategies to help them achieve agreed outcomes.
  • Strong collaboration skills, to be able to engage stakeholders to make research a team sport.
  • Good influencing skills and comfortable working closely with stakeholders with strong opinions
  • Experienced in different sectors, and ideally has experience in financial services.

Why this role?

Our client believes in collaborative working, their main priority is people, making sure that everyone inside and out of the business are looked after and spoken for. This is a well-established team that are committed to creating an excellent environment for both their employees and customers.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the “apply” button.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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