Design Researcher ( Mid-level )

Job Title: Design Researcher ( Mid-level )Location: RemoteDuration: Long-Term Contract You will:Conduct a content review of reports and experiments undertaken by various experts in the sector-to come to a point of view around what we know and where we still have questionsWell versed in major digital business trends; ability to quickly become well versed in Cognizant positioning and offeringsAnalyze existing data that underlies the most robust research on the marketplace and tech business units & our tech. clients. Expertise in two or more industries (e.g., Tech, healthcare, manufacturing) and able to translate to othersStructure human-centered research and lead the internal and partner teams through fieldwork, analysis of findings and insight developmentConnect insights to design and collaborate with teammates to create digital tools Create deliverables, reports, presentations, and/or videos to document and bring to life insights in an engaging and inspiring way Mandatory Capabilities/Skills /Years of Experience A minimum of 3 to 5 years of qualitative research experience with a proven ability to scope research, lead fieldwork, conduct interviews, perform desk research, lead synthesis, and communicate findings to stakeholdersExperience recruiting across the tech. industry clients for research ( contextual labs ) Ability to synthesize research findings and to uncover and articulate insights that will inform and inspire designAbility to shape and lead strategic, systems thinking based upon insights gathered through research. Experience working within the financial sector and/or background in organizational/business/service design is a plusExceptional communication and storytelling skills; fluency and confidence in inspiring teammates and partners with user-driven rationaleAbility to work flexibly and efficiently, exercising a balance between research rigor and speed; we are looking for people who can maintain a high degree of rigor throughout, but who also experiment in their approach and methodology.Experience using technology and digital methods to uncover needs (e.g.: experience conducting online ethnography, implementing remote user studies, moderating/monitoring online communities, collaborating with designers, and developers to build web or digital prototypes to gather feedback, etc.).You love working on teams and share a passion to work on human-centered design. Other Skills/AbilitiesStrong Communication and inter-personal skillsPreferably a relevant master's degree (on Innovation) Analytical and understands a broad range of technologies; keeps up to date with market and technology trendsStrong leadership, coaching and influential skillsHighly organizedCustomer OrientatedTravel - Once travel restrictions are lifted, this role will involve domestic and some amount of international travel, as and when required (up 25%) Regards, Karthick AshokDirect: 972-737-8618Work: 972-474-8787 Ext: 317karthick.a@themesoft.com