Job DescriptionYou work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom. Performance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits. Flexible working hours with 35 hour week, plus 30 days of vacation. Hybrid working option for employees with children under 12 years: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days remote; otherwise, 4 days in Ludwigsburg, 1 day remote. Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development. In-house company restaurant. Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children). A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance. Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance). A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.). Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate.Your ChallengesAct as a trusted advisor for our Journey Teams with methodic & operational supportEstablish and grow the “research” focus within the Design TeamDevelop a scalable research framework: Create a structured approach that defines processes, best practices, and tools for research activitiesBuild and maintain a research repositoryEnsure all research activities comply with ethical guidelines and data protection regulations, fostering trust and transparencyEmpower teams through workshops, training, and coaching to adopt customer‑centric design methods & support with academy activitiesYour ProfileEducation: Degree in Interaction Design, Service Design, Psychology, or a related fieldExperience: Minimum 5 years in Design Research, User Research, or related areas, ideally in a B2B contextExpertise:Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodsHands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art research platforms (e.g., Dovetail, Lookback, TheyDo)Solid understanding of user‑centered design, Design Thinking, and agile methodologies, including workshop facilitationA portfolio showcasing impactful research projectsAbility to guide interdisciplinary teams through complex customer insightsProven experience working in cross‑functional teams within agile setupsLanguages: Fluent English (C1) and good German skills (B2)Personality & Skills:Excellent storytelling and presentation skills for diverse stakeholdersAbility to translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendationsOutstanding communication and collaboration skillsDiversity and inclusionDiversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.ContactIf you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at TalentAcquisitionGermany@mann-hummel.com. Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us. For data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via email. Kindly use our online application form instead.Additional InformationPlease include a portfolio with your application showcasing impactful work samples from your research projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr