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Design Research Intern (Summer 2023) - Remote

Dropbox

Design Research Intern (Summer 2023) - Remote

National
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Role Description The Research & Insights team helps Dropbox see the world from other people s perspectives.We employ a variety of methods to collect rich data that enables product and design teams to make better decisions for our users.We find that research has the greatest impact when tightly coupled with design and product decisions, so we work on interdisciplinary teams.You ll be embedded with a team of designers, product managers, and cross functional partners across the organization.As you conduct research, you will be responsible for developing deep, research-driven product expertise.As an intern at Dropbox, you ll be an integral member of the Research & Insights team, working and learning alongside our talented team.This is a full time summer internship for 40 hours/week for a period of 12 weeks.This is an opportunity to develop skills and expertise in research coordination and execution, cross-functional team collaboration, and actionable insight.Interns will be provided with one-on-one mentorship and feedback throughout their internship and will also be considered for a full-time offer upon graduation pending business need and performance.Example opportunities (dependent on prior experience) Recruiting Get involved in the process of screening and managing participants Partnering Support a researcher to conduct an interview, on-site or remotely Testing Conduct a concept or usability test related to one of our key products Analyzing Evaluate a survey that helps us better understand a segment of users Facilitating Host a workshop with designers and product managers to inform decision-making Responsibilities Work closely with researchers and product teams to identify research questions Examine existing insights and product designs to generate hypotheses about how we can improve Dropbox products through user experience and engagement.Design, plan, and execute user research projects in collaboration with other researchers, designers, product managers and data scientists.Conduct research using a range of qualitative methods and a subset of quantitative methods, such as surveys Communicate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders in compelling and creative ways Requirements Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (graduating in/after Dec 2023) in Anthropology, Business, Design, Humanities, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Neuroscience, Psychology, Sociology, (or similar); or have equivalent work experience with User Experience, Product, or Design teams Clear presentation and communication style Demonstrated skills for collaborating closely with others Experience conducting independent research (qualitative or quantitative) Desire to develop in Research career track as opposed to Design One sample that highlights your research approach (i.e.past work, a classroom report, a personal project) Bonus: experience with visual design and/or database management (e.g.SQL) Total Rewards For candidates hired in Colorado, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) rate for the role is $7,500/Month, subject to change.Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox s total rewards package.Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families.Our benefits and perks programs include: Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage Flexible Time Off/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Company-wide PTO days, Volunteer time off Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that sproductivity, learning & development, wellness, co-working spaces Additional benefits details are available upon request.Dropbox is in the process of updating our technology to provide pay ranges in New York City based on the recent amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).If you are based in NYC and have any questions about the pay range for this role, please contact paytransparency@ and provide your name and the job title to which you are interested in applying.PandoLogic. Category: , Keywords: Data Scientist