Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor for our Journey Teams with methodical & operational support Establish and grow the "research" focus within the Design Team Develop a scalable research framework: create a structured approach that defines processes, best practices, and tools for research activities Build and maintain a research repository Ensure all research activities comply with ethical guidelines and data protection regulations, fostering trust and transparency Empower teams through workshops, training, and coaching to adopt customer‑centric design methods & support with academy activities Qualifications Education: Degree in Interaction Design, Service Design, Psychology, or a related field Experience: Minimum 5 years in Design Research, User Research, or related areas, ideally in a B2B context Expertise: Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methods Hands‑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 facilitation A portfolio showcasing impactful research projects Ability to guide interdisciplinary teams through complex customer insights Proven experience working in cross‑functional teams within agile setups Languages: Fluent English (C1) and good German skills (B2) Personality & Skills: Excellent storytelling and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations Outstanding communication and collaboration skills Benefits You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision‑making freedom Performance‑based compensation and comprehensive social benefits Flexible working hours with a 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, 5 days in Ludwigsburg 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 Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. 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