Job Description :
Job Title : Experience Researcher
Location : Pune
Experience : 2-3 Years
Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Overview :
We are seeking a Design Researcher who can go beyond gathering data to reveal deep human insights that drive design, innovation, and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and empathetic - skilled in both primary and secondary research - and capable of transforming complex findings into clear, actionable design opportunities that influence business direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct end-to-end primary research - including interviews, contextual inquiries, ethnographic studies, and usability evaluations - to understand user behaviors and motivations
- Perform rigorous secondary research across multiple sources to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into compelling insights, frameworks, personas, experience principles, and opportunity maps
- Partner closely with designers, product managers, and business stakeholders to align research insights with design and strategic goals
- Develop research reports, storytelling artifacts, and visual narratives that effectively communicate insights to diverse audiences
- Co-facilitate design sprints, ideation sessions, and co-creation workshops that translate research into tangible design outcomes
- Continuously advocate for the voice of the user throughout the product development and decision-making process
Key Skills & Qualifications
Experience : 2–3 years of experience in design research, user research, or related rolesEducation : Bachelor's degree in designResearch Skills : Proficient in conducting both primary (interviews, field studies) and secondary (desk-based) researchSynthesis & Analysis : Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insightsCommunication : Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting research outcomesPresentation Skills : Skilled at creating and delivering visually engaging presentations and reportsCollaboration : Team player with the ability to work closely with designers, strategists, and stakeholdersTools : Familiarity with Miro, Figma, or similar tools for documentation and collaborationLocation :
DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone
Brand : Merkle
Time Type : Full time
Contract Type : Permanent#DGS
Skills Required
User Research, Secondary Research, Figma, Primary Research, MIRO