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Participate in core research activities including study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings.
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Engage data and published scholarship across multiple market sectors including architecture, branding, and city planning.
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Lead the crafting of research communication that connects study findings and design implications.
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Collaborate with the Communications team to create text and visual storytelling strategies appropriate for internal training, external industry dissemination, and client messaging.
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May represent the Multistudio research team in live presentations, as directed by Studio or Research leadership.
- Master’s degree in design, architecture, or a social science field AND substantive experience working in a professional design setting.
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A well-qualified candidate with a PhD and no experience would be considered.
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Expertise in conducting qualitative research (ex: focus groups, interviews, ethnography).
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Comfort with basic quantitative methods (ex: calculating averages and creating graphs) will also be needed.
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Strong writing skills that convey important information that is engaging, clear, and accurate.
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Writing skills must include the ability to write for both expert and lay audiences, to use industry standard formats (ex: APA), and to read and cite credible peer-reviewed literature.
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Competence in managing multiple active projects with deadlines spread over long time frames.
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A collaborative spirit who can build relationships with project teams (locally and nationally) to cultivate trust and grow working relationships.
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A domain of research expertise, with the capacity to contribute to the design of rigorous research studies.
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While these skills will be important for success in the position, we encourage anyone passionate about design research to apply. We value hiring for a diversity of lived experience on the research team and explicitly invite applicants from historically marginalized backgrounds.
Why Join Us?
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Employee ownership: Share in the success you help create.
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Flexible work culture: A hybrid environment that supports balance.
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Purpose-driven mission: Work that makes a difference—in lives, communities, and the world around us.
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Creative community: Join a collective of people who care deeply about design, impact, and each other.
Ready design a better future, together? We’d love to hear from you.
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