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Manager, Design Research

Conshohocken, PA ยท On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

At Think Company, research plays a central role in shaping thoughtful digital products and services. As Manager, Design Research , you'll lead and evolve our research practice while guiding a team of ...

Service Design Vice President

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$129K - $165K/yr

You will lead and scale approaches such as Day in the Life research to uncover how work is actually ... Lead service design and workflow discovery engagements across Corporate Responsibility and Morgan ...

Lead Design Researcher & Strategist

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$132K - $142K/yr

We primarily work with leaders of mid-market services companies and enterprise leaders within digital, design, and innovation. Our mission is rooted in Human Flourishing-inspired by research ...

Service Design Vice President

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$130K - $167K/yr

You will lead and scale approaches such as Day in the Life research to uncover how work is actually ... Lead service design and workflow discovery engagements across Corporate Responsibility and Morgan ...

Service Design Vice President

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$130K - $167K/yr

You will lead and scale approaches such as Day in the Life research to uncover how work is actually ... Lead service design and workflow discovery engagements across Corporate Responsibility and Morgan ...

Service Design Vice President

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$130K - $167K/yr

You will lead and scale approaches such as Day in the Life research to uncover how work is actually ... Lead service design and workflow discovery engagements across Corporate Responsibility and Morgan ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Bella Vista, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Noel, MO ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Farmington, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Bentonville, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Pea Ridge, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Bentonville, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Greenland, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Tontitown, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

(USA) Director, Design Research

Centerton, AR ยท On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance user ... services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives that ...

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Manager, Design Research

Conshohocken, PA โ€ข On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

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Job description

Description:

At Think Company, research plays a central role in shaping thoughtful digital products and services. As Manager, Design Research, you’ll lead and evolve our research practice while guiding a team of experienced researchers working across complex client engagements.


This role blends leadership, consulting, and practice development. You’ll help define how research creates impact at Think, ensuring our teams deliver meaningful insights, influence product decisions, and strengthen our relationships with clients.


If you enjoy mentoring research leaders, shaping modern research practices, and helping teams connect evidence to business outcomes, this role offers an opportunity to influence both how we work and how we grow.


Quick Facts
  • Location: Remote-first (U.S. – East Coast preferred)
  • Employment type: Full-time, Exempt
  • Travel: Occasional travel for client engagements, workshops, and company gatherings, including periodic in-person meetings in Philadelphia
  • Salary range:  $120,000 – $160,000
Requirements:What You’ll Do
  • Guide the evolution of Think Company’s Design Research practice, shaping standards, frameworks, and methodologies
  • Lead and mentor researchers and senior practitioners, supporting their growth as both researchers and consultants
  • Ensure research engagements are high-quality, client-centered, and aligned with business outcomes
  • Partner with Delivery leadership to identify risks, support complex engagements, and strengthen project outcomes
  • Collaborate with Business Development teams on proposals, pitches, and research scoping for new opportunities
  • Develop reusable frameworks, playbooks, and tools that improve research consistency and efficiency
  • Promote responsible use of AI-enabled tools and emerging research methods to enhance research impact
What You Bring
  • A track record of leading complex design research initiatives that inform product, service, or strategy decisions
  • Experience managing and mentoring researchers, including supporting professional growth and performance development
  • Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and when to apply them effectively
  • A consultative mindset and the ability to advise senior stakeholders using evidence-based insights
  • Ability to connect research strategy to measurable product, service, or business outcomes
  • Strong communication skills and comfort navigating complex client environments
  • Curiosity about evolving tools and technologies, including AI and how it can enhance research workflows
Nice-to-Haves
  • Background in consultancy or agency environments, leading client-facing research teams
  • Practice development experience, including building or scaling a research discipline
  • Participation in business development, such as shaping proposals or contributing to client pitches
  • Ability to grow research within existing client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand engagement
  • Thought leadership contributions, such as speaking, writing, or participating in industry conversations
About Working at Think Company

Think Company is a design and technology consultancy that helps organizations solve meaningful problems through thoughtful strategy, design, and delivery.


We’re a remote-first company built around collaboration, curiosity, and clear communication. Our teams bring together designers, researchers, strategists, and technologists to tackle complex challenges across industries.


You’ll work alongside thoughtful, supportive colleagues while continuing to grow your craft, expand your influence, and shape how we work as a company.


We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing opportunities for professional development.


Interested?

If this role sounds like a meaningful next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume, and feel free to share a bit about your experience and what excites you about leading design research at Think Company.