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.

2) IndiaChina Team & Business Coordination

• 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.

Experience

• 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.