Design Researcher

About the Role

We are a product innovation and design-driven organization, committed to creating high-quality products tailored to the needs of diverse local markets. As part of our business expansion, we are hiring a Local Market Insights Design professional based in India.

This role will be responsible for bridging Local market insights with design development, ensuring our product design decisions align with local consumer preferences and market trends. You will work closely with both the India business team and the China-based design team.

Key Responsibilities

1) Localized Trend Research & Insights

• Conduct in-depth trend research related to product design in India through market visits, store checks, and consumer research.
• Analyze product design trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings in the Local market.
• Prepare structured trend insight reports to guide product design direction.

• Act as a key liaison between the India team and the China design team.
• Translate design concepts into India-market fit requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure timely and effective implementation.

3) Market Research & Design Collaboration

• Conduct periodic on-ground market research and project-based studies to capture competitive product insights and user feedback.
• Support product development stages by collaborating with the China design team through short-term business travel as needed.
• Contribute to design solutions tailored for the market.

Qualifications & Skills

Education / Background

• Degree/Diploma in Product Design / Industrial Design / CMF Design / Fashion Design or related field.

• 46 years of relevant experience in design, design research, trend insights, or product localization.
• Candidates with exposure to localized product design or market insights are preferred.

Core Skills

• Strong capability in market research, trend analysis, and consumer insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management (cross-cultural coordination preferred).
• Proactive, outgoing personality with strong ownership and execution mindset.

Other Requirements

• Base location Noida
• Willing to travel periodically (including short trips to China) as per business needs.