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Design Researcher

Design Researcher

Creative Niche • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
🌟 We're Hiring: Design Researcher (12-Month+ Contract | Toronto | 4 Days In-Office | 1 Day Remote) We’re on the lookout for a passionate Design Researcher to join a high-impact digital team within one of Canada’s most respected institutions. If you love diving deep into user needs, uncovering powerful insights, and shaping digital experiences that make a difference in people’s lives, this role could be the perfect fit. You’ll be embedded directly within a cross-functional product team, working alongside designers, developers, and product leads to guide the creation of seamless and human-centered digital products. This isn’t a role where research is an afterthought — your work will directly shape strategy and influence key product decisions from the ground up. What you’ll be doing: • Lead and conduct end-to-end research initiatives — from scoping and planning through to fieldwork, synthesis, and delivery. • Proactively identify upcoming decisions and propose thoughtful, strategic research approaches to inform them. • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure research is collaborative, participatory, and integrated throughout the product lifecycle. • Facilitate usability testing, interviews, workshops, and other qualitative methods to build a deep understanding of user behaviors and motivations. • Translate findings into actionable insights that help shape product strategy, design direction, and roadmap prioritization. • Help foster a research-minded culture, supporting product and design peers in learning how to think and work like researchers. We’re looking for someone who has: • Experience in UX research, human-centered design, or related fields. • A strong understanding of a range of research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and when to apply them. • Experience collaborating with designers, product managers, and developers in agile environments. • The ability to clearly synthesize and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. • A curious mind, strong storytelling abilities, and a natural talent for connecting the dots. Bonus points if you have: • A degree in Psychology, Anthropology, HCI, Information Studies, Design, or a related field. • Experience working in large organizations or complex digital ecosystems. • Comfort moderating live sessions that cover high-complexity or sensitive topics. • Familiarity with design thinking principles and facilitation techniques. Why you’ll love this role: • You’ll help shape products used by millions of people across the country. • You’ll join a design-led team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning. • You’ll be part of a workplace that supports research as a core part of product development — not just a checkbox. ________________________ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use At Creative Niche Inc., all hiring decisions are made by qualified recruitment professionals. Automated tools or AI-assisted systems may be used to help screen, assess, or match applicants to open roles. These systems are designed to support, not replace, human judgment. Equal Opportunity & Experience Canadian experience is not required for consideration. Equivalent international experience is valued equally. Vacancy This is a general posting to connect with talent for current and future opportunities.
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