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Job role: STRATEGIC DESIGNER

OVERVIEW 🌳
Three o’clock is seeking a Strategic Designer to co-design strategies and services aimed at fostering positive societal and environmental impacts. This role entails participatory research, application of design methodologies, workshop facilitation, effective communication, and cultivation of strategic partnerships within a diverse network of partners.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 👷🏽

• Work as a team member in EU-funded projects and business-to-business initiatives. Explore our portfolio of projects HERE.
• Build collaborative environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Conduct participatory research through stakeholder engagement and application of design methods.
• Co-create strategies to organise ecosystems for sustainable solutions.
• Co-lead and deliver co-design workshops and ideation sessions to foster innovation and creativity.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships to expand business opportunities, and develop project proposals to secure funding and new collaborations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in strategic design.

WHAT YOU NEED ✅

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Strategic Design, Business Innovation, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in either strategic design (including Participatory Design, Service Design, Design Thinking, or Systems Thinking) and/or EU project management cycle in the H2020 and Horizon Europe programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable design strategies and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Accomplished range of skills from high-level strategic thinking to creative and detailed execution, demonstrated through previous project successes.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple functional areas in a self-directed way, with experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Passion for social innovation and making a positive impact through design, particularly in environment, climate, education, and social justice domains.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the role, with a proactive attitude towards acquiring new skills and knowledge in participatory design methodologies and project management.
• Positive energy and enthusiasm for advancing together as a team.
• Excellent command of English is mandatory, with exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is a plus 🙂
• Skills in communication design are a BIG advantage.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE 😎
Work-life balance is very important to us. It not about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

ABOUT THREE O’CLOCK 🟡
Three o’clock is a French participatory research and science communications agency that aims to boost the impact of research and innovation by bringing them closer to society. Our main areas of expertise are stakeholder engagement, capacity building, service design and communication.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 💬
👉 Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first 2 days learning about our culture, methods, tools, and services with our team.
👉 Full-time permanent position
👉 This position is full remote, however residence in France of the candidate is mandatory.
👉 Holiday bonus (1% of annual gross salary)
👉 Birthday perk #surprise
👉 Yearly teambuilding trip #beach

Sounds like you? Send your CV, a letter describing what you think sets you apart from other candidates, and a portfolio of your work to hello@threeoclock.co with subject title STRATEGIC DESIGNER JOB.