- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Senior
- $145K–$165K per year
- 10+ years
This client-facing role is for an experienced, highly consultative design researcher & strategist, who has a generalist mindset, has incorporated strategic insight into their practice, and uses AI-assisted tools to accelerate learning, reduce time to market, and guide clients from insight to action.
Compensation
Full-time annual salary between $145,000 and $165,000 based on experience and qualifications Annual bonus target based on overall company performance of between $6,000 and $12,000
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of product, service, and ecosystem strategies that connect human insight, business priorities, and technological opportunity into clear, actionable directions.
- Design and lead original research for unique contexts, drawing on a mastery of a range of design research methods.
- Use AI-enabled research & synthesis methods to accelerate planning, fieldwork, analysis, and learning.
- Lead cross-functional teams through complex work with clarity, credibility, and discipline.
- Contribute to the growth of Highland’s research and strategy practice by strengthening people, points of view, and market presence.
Requirements
- Masters degree or equivalent experience in design research, strategy, or related field
- Nice to have: AI-enabled research workflows