Design Researcher

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time

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Our client is a leading design-focused practice with studios across Australasia. They cultivate innovation through diverse perspectives and collaborative design.

The Design Researcher plays a pivotal role in steering high-impact research initiatives, mentoring emerging talent, and producing influential research collateral. This position is ideal for someone with a strong research foundation, a flair for strategic leadership, and the ability to drive collaboration across disciplines.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of strategic research programs
Deliver top-tier research outputs, including reports, white papers, presentations
Facilitate workshops with internal teams and external partners
Provide oversight and support to project researchers and research staff
Advise on research methodology, ethics, and data analysis
Synthesize primary and secondary data to inform design outcomes
Foster and maintain partnerships with industry, government, and community organisations
Lead webinars for architectural professionals aligned with national competency standards
Supervise team members including researchers, interns, and students
Mentor junior staff across research methodologies, tools, and workflows
Collaborate across disciplines to gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative data
Curate and produce polished collateral : reports, white papers, articles, visuals
Present findings via workshops, webinars, and internal engagements
Develop research proposals and grant applications
Ensure adherence to client-specific research policies and procedures
Oversee ethical conduct, including application processes and participant consent
Maintain high standards of integrity and responsible data management

Skills and Experience

Master's degree in a relevant field (Built Environment or Social Sciences preferred)Minimum 3 years' experience in design research within architecture or related fieldsProven ability to generate research collateral for clients and stakeholdersReference tools like EndNote, Zotero, or MendeleySkilled in qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., interviews, surveys)Experience with SurveyMonkey or QualtricsData and database management skillsFamiliarity with statistical tools (Excel, R, SPSS)Strong command of Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Exceptional written and verbal communicationEffective in team collaboration and cross-functional engagementStrong leadership and mentoring capabilityAnalytical thinking and problem-solving mindsetAbility to manage multiple projects with precision

REF : Emily Lodola #69915

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Architecture and Planning

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