Summer Internship: Product Researcher
About Acelab
Our mission at Acelab is to transform how the building industry makes material decisions. We've created a comprehensive platform that connects architects with the right materials for their projects because we believe materials are fundamental to transforming inspired designs into exceptional buildings.
At the heart of our mission is the understanding that material choices shape aesthetics, performance, sustainability, and ultimately, the human experience of built spaces. We recognize that architects face overwhelming challenges in navigating hundreds of thousands of products while trying to capture and maintain their firm's collective material expertise.
Through our Materials Hub platform, we aim to:
- Empower architects to make material choices that truly matter
- Provide easier access to innovative products and collective knowledge
- Elevate not just individual buildings but the entire built environment
- Create a shared language for materials that enables seamless communication between architects, manufacturers, contractors, and clients
- Preserve institutional knowledge within architecture firms
- Streamline the material selection and specification process
Our mission statement "Because Materials Matter" encapsulates our commitment to elevating material selection from a fragmented, time-consuming process to a strategic aspect of architectural excellence. By connecting the industry's deepest technical database with material decision-making workflow tools, we're working to ensure that every project benefits from better informed material decisions.
About the Role
Ready to be at the forefront of revolutionizing architecture? Join Acelab as a paid Product Research Summer Intern and help shape how the world's most innovative architects discover and select materials for iconic buildings. You'll dive deep into user research, uncover game-changing insights, and directly influence a platform that's transforming the $12 trillion global construction industry.
This isn't your typical internship—you'll be conducting real interviews with practicing architects, leading focus groups with design professionals, and seeing your research immediately translated into product features used by thousands of users. If you're passionate about design, love talking to people, and want to make a tangible impact on the built environment, this is your opportunity.
The Work You'll Do
Primary Research (70%)
- Conduct user interviews and focus groups with architects/designers
- Develop surveys and analyze data for insights
- Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations
Competitive Intelligence (15%)
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends
- Identify emerging opportunities in architecture tech
Product Impact (15%)
- Validate features through A/B testing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on implementation
Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Architecture, Design, Engineering, or related field
- Strong communication skills for conducting interviews and focus groups
- Experience with survey tools and basic data analysis
- Curiosity about user behavior and the architecture/design industry
Preferred
- Previous experience conducting user research or interviews
- Familiarity with competitive analysis methodologies
- Knowledge of architecture/design software and workflows
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods
What You'll Gain
- Real Impact: Your research becomes features used by architects worldwide
- Professional Network: Connect with architects, designers, and industry leaders (including our executive chairman, former Revit CEO)
- Cutting-Edge Skills: Master user research methodologies from top tech companies
- Industry Insight: Get insider knowledge of architecture and construction
- Career Launch: Ideal stepping stone to UX research, product management, or design roles with expert mentorship
- Portfolio Builder: Develop compelling case studies showcasing research impact
Additional Information
- Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)
- Location: Fully Remote
- Schedule: Flexible
- Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
- Team: Product R&D
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