Entry to Mid-Level Design Researcher

Design Researcher TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing, and marketing of power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floor care for consumers, professional, and industrial users in the home improvement, repair, and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products, operational excellence, and exceptional people drives our culture. This focus and drive provide TTI with a powerful platform for sustainable leadership and strong growth. Our brands and products are recognized worldwide for their deep heritage, superior quality, outstanding performance, and compelling innovation. About the Advanced Concepts Team: Advanced Concepts is an early innovation R&D group comprised of researchers, engineers, and designers within the Consumer Power Tools for the RYOBI and RIDGID brands. We work with teams throughout the company including engineering, industrial design, analytical, and product management to deliver both exploratory and evaluative user research findings that drive concept development and prototype evaluation. We are a very hands-on group that thrives on learning throughout our diverse projects and apply our skillsets to create new and innovative products that meet our users' needs. Job Summary: We are looking for a Design Researcher to join our Advanced Concepts team at TTI within the Consumer Power Tools Group, supporting the RYOBI and RIDGID brands in Anderson, South Carolina. The Design Researcher will join the Advanced Concepts team to explore our users' needs, pain points, and contexts delivering actionable insights to the Product Development team. The primary research methodology of this Design Research role is in-field qualitative research, with supplemental quantitative and online research. This role will be onsite at our Anderson, SC location. Responsibilities: Design and execute multi-faceted research plans to learn about user needs for consumer power tools. Build, grow, and maintain a network of users to understand their evolving needs and work context. Analyze and synthesize research findings into key insights that inform opportunities for new feature sets, functionalities, and business approaches. Plan and facilitate hands-on tool evaluations, team workshops, and analysis sessions. Present research findings in an engaging and concise manner to key stakeholders across the business. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following or related: Industrial Design, Psychology, Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Business Strategy & Innovation Master's Degree in one of the following or related is a plus: Design Research, Industrial Design, Psychology, Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Business Strategy & Innovation Strong work ethic Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team effectively Disposition to thrive in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for multiple projects at once Experience with basic design principles preferred 25-35% overnight domestic travel Entry: 0-2 years of experience, prior design research experience preferred Mid-Level: 3-5 years of experience, prior design research experience required We Value: Self-starters who can work well autonomously and in collaboration with teams Designers with a human-centered approach to problem solving Individuals with the "Maker" mindset excited to jump into a new project and not afraid to get their hands dirty Collaborative contributors brings outside experience and interests to brainstorms Cross-functional communicators able to translate information between technical and non-technical co-workers, in Anderson and internationally Benefits: We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays

Created: 2026-04-09