Why join frog?
Joining frog means you’ll be joining the pond, a global network of studios, each with a thriving in-person and vibrant virtual culture.
As a leading global creative consultancy that is part of Capgemini Invent, frog challenges the status quo to craft and build transformative human experiences that win hearts and move markets.
Partnering with passionate leaders and visionary entrepreneurs, we apply creativity, strategy, design and data to re-invent businesses, drive growth and orchestrate customer-centric transformation.
Together we strive to shape a regenerative future that is both sustainable and inclusive for businesses, people and planet.
Our culture is open, flexible, inclusive and engaging. Working at frog means being empowered to Make Your Mark on every project, in your studio, your community and the world at large.
What will you be doing?
Design researchers are responsible for the research activities in that allow frog teams to get close to the problem, learn about people, gain empathy, generate insights, and test new ideas.
Design researchers plan and execute research using qualitative and quantitative methods, analyse results, and synthesise insights in close collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
As a Design Researcher II, you will sometimes be the only research specialist on a program. You are expected to plan, prioritise, and deliver design research activities autonomously, in the context of interdisciplinary projects.
You will lead client conversations within your domain, providing articulate recommendations and helping guide client choices.
Your fellow frogs will rely on you to :
Be the go-to person for all things research related
Know how to set up and conduct research ethically, in compliance with local laws and regulations
Use both qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights ad opportunity areas for further exploration
Champion the voice of the user in all aspects of design, prototyping, testing and delivery
Help others understand and use DR methods in their daily work
On a typical project you will :
Define the research approach and methods for the project context, considering desired research outcomes, agreed sample, regulatory constraints, and client engagement.
Prepare research protocols including tools, structure, interview guide and supporting materials.
Train and onboard team members and clients who will participate in research fieldwork.
Lead interviews and other fieldwork activities
Lead the synthesis process from in-field synthesis to the final research report; identifying themes and insights, finding synergies, connections, and patterns to guide design
Define the best method(s) for delivering research insights, and how these are traced throughout the project lifecycle
Manage the ideation process building on research insights
Work together with strategists and data scientists to combine quantitative methods and analytics with qualitative insights
Prepare and perform product testing on prototypes and live products, and provide insights on product improvement opportunities
Provide coaching, tools, and guidelines to clients to help operationalise design research within their organisation
We want you to have :
2+ years of professional design research experience (although you might have had a different job title, like UX researcher or Human Factors )
Highly developed research skills, demonstrated in your portfolio of recent work
Confident presentation and storytelling abilities
Experience collaborating in multifunctional teams
Proficiency with contemporary research and design tools and methods
Affinity with frog’s values, and a passion for creating products and services that meet peoples functional and emotional needs
Business level ability in English
It would be a bonus if you had :
A university degree in a relevant Design, Technology, or Social Science discipline
Experience working in a variety of organisations (start-up, corporate, agency / consultancy)
Academic, professional, or life experience from outside the design field that enriches your perspective as a designer
Equal Opportunities at frog
frog is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity / expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
frog is a global business with teams working across the world. To help us process your application, please ensure that your application documents (CV, cover letter, portfolio, etc.) are all in English.
