Job description
About the Role
ThinkPlace is looking for a Strategic Designer who will be responsible for executing high quality strategic design work on a broad range of projects. The successful candidate will be proficient in design thinking skills and confident in their abilities to operate as part of a design research team.
Responsibilities
Support Project Leads to help clients to define a new direction
Undertake activities that include design research, designing and prototyping new products & services
Support strategic design activities, including facilitation and coordination of design workshops
Conducting (ethnographic) user research to inform public policy, behavioural interventions and service delivery
Redesigning business models, processes, capabilities and structures that create value
Desired Candidate Profile
Required Skills
Amharic speaker – fluent in both spoken and written
At least 2 years professional experience, or equivalent
Experience in both design and other fields, including government, development, public health, and other consulting roles
Have a proficient understanding of design thinking and innovation, and able to help clients to define new direction and navigate their design challenge
Have strong skills in design and other qualitative research methodologies
Background and experience in creative design and graphic design
Does This Sound Like You?
You are motivated by a sense of urgency and can take the initiative to get things done
You have the ability to turn abstract ideas into insightful and meaningful products
You love travelling; the role will be partly based in Ethiopia
You are confident, and can credibly work with clients
Inquisitive, keen to learn and have a positive attitude
Workshop facilitating experience
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