Responsibilities:-Plan, manage, and execute research and design programs, leading teams while acting as a principal contributor to drive project success.-Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define, scope, staff, and manage projects with budgets upwards of $350K.-Manage project schedules, resourcing, budget, risk management, and communication with clients and partners.-Socialize findings to diverse audiences through reading decks, presentations, interactive workshops, and other modes of delivery in which insights are grounded in human stories and translate clearly to product strategy.-Mentor a team of UX researchers, providing guidance, growth opportunities, and facilitating performance reviews.Highlights & Accomplishments:-Facilitated 30+ hours of interactive sessions for C-level executives at a Fortune 50 company on generative AI and other emerging technologies, as part of an ongoing series of deep dives into competitive landscapes and product experiences that broadly inform company and product strategy.-Led a team of 5 researchers and designers through international research and product definition phases to inform the design of a next-gen telepresence platform.-Generated over $1.5M revenue in new and repeat business.-Created the “Tarot Cards of Tech,” a tool to help teams address ethical implications within product development. Used by dozens of organizations including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and IBM.-Differentiated Artefact’s offering by providing foundational thinking and development of “Responsible Design,” Artefact’s approach to considering impact to all stakeholders.