Basic Qualifications - Have a portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (e.g., study plans, reports, personas) - 7+ years of proven success leading Design Research projects with demonstrated impact experience - Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, with deep expertise in ethnographic, semiotic, co-design, and design research methods - BA/BS in Anthropology, Design Research, Sociology, Media and Cultural Studies, or a related field - Experience in the field of research with a focus on early, generative design research that informs long-term business strategy, ideally in the digital products and services industry - Experience translating and creatively activating insights via design principles, strategic frameworks, scenarios, design provocations, and immersion workshops Preferred Qualifications - Excellent written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization - Ability to travel internationally to conduct in-context, in-person (e.g., home, workplace, office) research - Strong design acumen and comfort working with design tools to create research outputs (e.g., Figma-based presentations, trend reports) and activation materials (e.g., scenarios, design prompt cards) - MA/MS in Anthropology, Design Research, Sociology, Media and Cultural Studies, or a related field - Experience with more futures or foresight-focused methodologies and frameworks, like STEEP analysis, the Futures Triangle, Scenario development, Causal Layer Analysis, etc. Key job responsibilities - Plan and execute global, in-field research programs on topics of strategic relevance to the organization, leading the output and activities of the project's lifecycle (e.g., screener development to final insight reports) - Help the Futures Insights team build and scale mechanisms for collecting, synthesizing, and communicating strategic cultural insights on human needs and motivations, and sociocultural trends - Collaborate with product, brand and design teams across the org to translate emerging insights and trends into next-gen or net new capabilities, devices experiences, value propositions, or innovation pathways - Help leadership determine the right research questions to ask, informing long-term research roadmaps that align with business strategy and goals A day in the life In this role, you'll dive deep into understanding human needs, behaviors, motivations, and sociocultural trends to inform futures design explorations or broader organizational strategy.