Design Researcher

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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 fields
Proven ability to generate research collateral for clients and stakeholders
Reference tools like EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley
Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., interviews, surveys)
Experience with SurveyMonkey or Qualtrics
Data and database management skills
Familiarity with statistical tools (Excel, R, SPSS)
Strong command of Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Effective in team collaboration and cross-functional engagement
Strong leadership and mentoring capability
Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects with precision
REF :Emily Lodola #69915
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