Entry Level Design Researcher : 2021

Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on!

Design researcher Interns uncover insights, inform design decisions, and forge new opportunities to improve business outcomes through the rigorous study of people and the ecosystems in which they exist. They continuously build team understanding and empathy through empirical observation, experience, and making.

These are office-based positions in IBM locations including:

CA - Foster City, San Francisco, San Jose

CT - Southbury

GA - Brookhaven, Sandy Springs

IL - Chicago

MA - Andover, Cambridge, Littleton

NY - NYC, Poughkeepsie

NC - Research Triangle Park

OH - Columbus

TX - Austin

District of Columbia

Opportunities in these locations will vary based on business demand & will be deleted as filled.

Identifying and communicating high priority questions and opportunities for research to lead team towards strategic opportunities and tactical improvements

Identifying and communicating appropriate research methodology to address research opportunity

Supporting recruiting of appropriate participants for research plans and goals

Conducting research methods and activities to capture qualitative and quantitative data

Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights

Delivering compelling stories to communicate actionable insights for team and stakeholders.

Foundational understanding of UX design

Experience with conducting primary and secondary research

Excellent collaboration skills with a persistent curiosity

Experience with research tools (e.g. UserZoom, survey tooling, Usertesting.com, Optimal Workshop, etc.)

Degree in Psychology, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Sociology, Behavioral Economics, or related field.

No matter where you work in IBM, you are making an impact. As an Early Professional with IBM, you will be taking on a key role with one of our industry-leading business units to work on the technology that is solving our most challenging problems and changing the way the world thinks.

What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

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We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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