Design Researcher

The role you will contribute: The Design Researcher is principally responsible for collecting, processing, interpreting, formulating reports, and making recommendations based on research findings. This position conducts on-site ethnography and interviews in hospitals, office environments, and consumers' homes. Additionally, this role applies both qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, meet deadlines, prepare written client deliverables, present findings, and produce substantiated recommendations.

• Designs comprehensive research methodologies tailored to gather insights from consumers, stakeholders, and industry leaders.
• Develops detailed research briefs outlining goals, objectives, and recommended methodologies.
• Plans and executes ethnographic research in various environments, including hospitals, offices, and homes.
• Conducts and moderates one-on-one interviews and focus groups to collect qualitative data.
• Designs and evaluates quantitative surveys to gather statistical data.
• Writes discussion guides to ensure structured and effective interviews and focus groups.
• Creates screeners for recruiting qualified participants and collaborates with recruiting companies.
• Assesses vendor proposals and guides research methods to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Prepares detailed reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership and internal clients.
• Disseminates healthcare data and information to prospective clients.
• Prepares presentations and narrative reports to communicate research findings to team members, administration, and operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as design research, design planning/strategy, product design, design engineering, social sciences, behavioral sciences, etc
• 1 year of professional work experience with a proven track record of planning and conducting design research, analyzing and synthesizing qualitative data, and participating in concept workshops
• Proven primary and secondary market research analysis experience
• Ability to design and execute research methodologies as well as analyze data from qualitative research, quantitative surveys and secondary databases
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to draw information and conclusions from raw data
• Expertise in research and evaluation methods, and survey techniques
• Ability to function as high-level project manager for SVP and Executive Directors as assigned
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have ability to prioritize and analyze issues within department, and be able to perform effectively while working within tight time constraints
• Responsive to ever-changing matrix of department and company needs and acts timely and accordingly with changes
• Expresses ideas and thoughts well, both written and verbally
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills
• Ability to manage external resources: statements of work, scheduling, and budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word in MAC
• Familiarity with Adobe creative suite (especially InDesign), as well as video editing
• Background in advertising, branding, or related field
• Ability to facilitate group meetings and design thinking co-creation sessions with top level executives

• Benefits from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

AdventHealth is a faith-based health care organization headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida. As a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction, our 92,000 team members maintain a long tradition of whole-person health by caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient.