Industrial Design Researcher - Intern

INTERN Industrial Design Researcher

Lifetime Products, located in Clearfield, Utah, designs and manufactures consumer products for major retailers around the world, including Sporting Goods, Lawn & Garden, Water Sports, Play Sets, and Tables & Chairs. www.lifetime.com

For Summer of 2024 we are seeking a talented and passionate INTERN Industrial Design Researcher to assist our research and development team. As an integral part of our design process, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth user research to inform and inspire our product development. If you have a keen eye for hard goods design, a curiosity for user behavior, and a knack for translating insights into physical, innovative, solutions we have an amazing opportunity for you.

SKILLS

• Conduct thorough research on market trends, user behaviors, and emerging technologies in the consumer goods sector.
• Employ a user centric approach, actively engaging with customers through interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather valuable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into the design process, ensuring products meet user needs and expectations.
• Translate research findings into actionable design recommendations, contributing to the development of innovative and user-friendly products.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Industrial Design major with a Design Research emphasis.
• Proven experience in industrial Design Research, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects in the consumer goods space.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present research findings in a clear and compelling manner.
• Proficiency in using various research methods, with focus in meeting with customers to understand their needs.
• Experience using qualitative research methods including observation, interviewing, and contextual inquiry.
• Familiarity with traditional design tools and software.

If you are passionate about leveraging user research to shape the future of consumer goods and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply!