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**Design Researcher** (Contract)
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)
Location: London/Hybrid (2 days in office)
Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Design Researcher to lead our research initiatives and drive meaningful insights that will inform our product development. You will be at the forefront of our design process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that our solutions are not only functional but also resonate with our users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct both generative and evaluative research to gather insights into user needs, behaviours, and pain points.
- Lead research practise within a multi-disciplinary team, setting clear strategies and objectives to achieve successful outcomes.
- Foster strong collaboration across teams, engaging stakeholders to ensure research is recognised as a collective effort.
- Influence decision-making by presenting research findings and recommendations in a compelling manner.
- Work closely with stakeholders, balancing diverse opinions to guide research direction and priorities.
- Leverage your experience across various sectors, particularly in financial services, to inform best practises and methodologies.
What You Bring:
- Extensive experience as a UX Researcher, User Researcher, or Design Researcher.
- Proven expertise in both generative (exploratory) and evaluative research methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, with strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Comfortable influencing and guiding discussions with stakeholders who may have strong opinions.
- A broad perspective gained from experience across different sectors, with a preference for candidates with a background in financial services.
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.
