HP R&D SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Design Insights - Validation Research Lead in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 4,000 - Ricebowl

What a Design Insights & Validation Research Lead does at HP:

• Lead end-to-end research initiatives, from problem definition and research planning to execution, synthesis, and insight delivery across assigned projects and workstreams.

• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research, including in-depth interviews, usability testing, surveys, concept validation, journey evaluation, and behavioral research.

• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that inform product, experience, and business decisions.

• Explore and validate concepts, prototypes, and live experiences, evaluating clarity, usability, trust, relevance, and perceived value.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Design, Product, Engineering, and Business to align research objectives and translate findings into decisions.

• Apply methodological rigor while selecting research approaches appropriate to business questions, timelines, and resources.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of research frameworks, tools, templates, and best practices.

• Support the communication and scaling of research insights through documentation, repositories, and reusable knowledge systems.

• Communicate research findings through compelling storytelling, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholders.

Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Design Research, or a related field.

• Typically 3–6 years of relevant experience in UX research, design research, market research, or related disciplines.

• Strong foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including the ability to select appropriate methods for different research objectives.

• Curiosity about human behavior, evolving technology, physical and digital interactions, and emerging AI experiences.

• Ability to structure ambiguous business and design questions into clear research objectives and actionable studies.

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, translating qualitative and quantitative findings into meaningful insights.

• Understanding of human-centered design, experience validation, usability principles, and experience metrics.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

• Familiarity with research platforms such as UserTesting, Suzy, Qualtrics, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted research workflows, including synthesis, analysis, and research productivity.

• Experience with remote, moderated, unmoderated, and iterative research methods.

• Strong written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills.

• Exposure to behavioral analytics, experimental design, or eye-tracking tools is an advantage.

• Independently executes research projects and contributes to research activities across assigned workstreams.

• Provides evidence-based recommendations that influence design and product decisions.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and contributes to stakeholder discussions.

• Supports research quality, methodological consistency, and the reuse of insights across the organization.