TTI
power tools and accessories, outdoor product equipment and floor care
EntrytoMid-LevelDesignResearcher
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“Entry to Mid-Level Design Researcher at TTI. Skills: Design Researcher, qualitative research, user needs exploration, insight generation. Design and execute multi-faceted research plans to learn about user needs for consumer power tools.. Build, grow, and maintain a network of users to understand their evolving needs and work context.”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver actionable insights to the Product Development team; inform opportunities for new feature sets, functionalities, and business approaches; create new and innovative products that meet our users’ needs
Industry & Context.
human centered approach to problem solving
25-35% overnight domestic travel, This role will be onsite at our Anderson, SC location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related: Industrial Design, Psychology, Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Business Strategy & Innovation, work ethic, Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team effectively, Disposition to thrive in a fast paced environment with responsibility for multiple projects at once, Entry: 0-2 years of experience, prior design research experience preferred, Mid-Level: 3-5 years of experience, prior design research experience required
Nice to Have
Master’s Degree in one of the following or related is a plus: Design Research, Industrial Design, Psychology, Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Business Strategy & Innovation, Experience with basic design principles preferred
What You'll Do.
Design and execute multi-faceted research plans to learn about user needs for consumer power tools.
and maintain a network of users to understand their evolving needs and work context.
Analyze and synthesize research findings into key insights that inform opportunities for new feature sets
and business approaches.
Plan and facilitate hands-on tool evaluations
and analysis sessions.
Present research findings in an engaging and concise manner to key stakeholders across the business.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team effectively; work well autonomously and in collaboration with teams; Collaborative contributors; Cross-functional communicators – able to translate information between technical and non-technical co-workers, in Anderson and internationally
Communication Scope
Present research findings in an engaging and concise manner; communicate through well-crafted presentations and events that educate and inspire your team through photos, video, diagrams, storytelling and demonstrations; Cross-functional communicators
Process & Methodology
responsibility for multiple projects at once
Full Job Description
**Job Description:** **About TTI:** TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of power tools and accessories, outdoor product equipment and floor care for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products, operational excellence and exceptional people drives our culture. This focus and drive provides TTI with a powerful platform for sustainable leadership and strong growth. Our brands and products are recognized worldwide for their deep heritage, superior quality, outstanding performance and compelling innovation. Our products include professional power tools and accessories, outdoor power equipment and floor care. Our brands include Milwaukee®, AEG®, Ryobi®, Homelite®, Oreck®, Hoover®, Dirt Devil® and Vax®. **About the Advanced Concepts Team:** Advanced Concepts is an early innovation R&D group comprised of researchers, engineers, and designers within the Consumer Power Tools for the RYOBI and RIDGID brands. We work with teams throughout the company including engineering, industrial design, analytical, and product management to deliver both exploratory and evaluative user research findings that drive concept development and prototype evaluation. We are a very hands-on group that thrives on learning throughout our diverse projects and apply our skillsets to create new and innovative products that meet our users’ needs. **Job Summary:** We are looking for a Design Researcher to join our Advanced Concepts team at TTI within the Consumer Power Tools Group, supporting the RYOBI and RIDGID brands in Anderson, South Carolina. The Design Researcher will join the Advanced Concepts team to explore our users’ needs, pain points, and contexts delivering actionable insights to the Product Development team. The primary research methodology of this Design Research role is in-field qualitative research, with supplemental quantitat
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