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Head of Design Research

SeniorFull-timeRemoteMelbourne VIC, AustraliaDesignInformation technologyProductPosted 5 months agoVerified 2 months ago
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About the job

This job is all about leading and evolving the Design Research team at Canva, where innovation and creativity thrive. By crafting impactful research strategies and fostering a collaborative environment, you will play a crucial role in shaping product vision and enhancing user experience. The team values autonomy and encourages a culture of psychological safety, making it a fantastic place to grow and make a difference.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading the Design Research team

Mentoring and growing the team while developing consistent standards of excellence across research methods.
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Crafting research strategies

Developing strategies that align with product vision and company goals in an AI-driven environment.
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Driving evaluative research

Identifying and resolving user issues across Canva’s product surfaces to ensure high quality.

Key criteria

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Design research leadership experience

Proven experience leading design research teams to elevate standards.

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Generative and evaluative research expertise

Deep expertise in generative, evaluative, and mixed-methods research.

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Strong stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders across teams.

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5 criteria for this job
Design research leadership experience
Proven experience leading design research teams to elevate standards.

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Generative and evaluative research expertise
Deep expertise in generative, evaluative, and mixed-methods research.

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Strong stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders across teams.

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AI integration in research
Experience integrating AI capabilities into design research practices.

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Research success metrics definition
Ability to define and measure research success metrics effectively.

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