Master Thesis (Inclusive Design)

Location: Solna, Sweden — On-site

Company

hirify.global is a global outdoor technology company developing products for mobile living, including cooling, heating, power, electronics, mobility, and space optimization solutions.

What you will do

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research with diverse groups, with women as the primary research focus.
• Identify needs, preferences, experiences, and barriers to outdoor participation.
• Evaluate outdoor gear and translate findings into recommendations for product design, accessibility, and user experience.
• Develop messaging and brand recommendations for more relevant and welcoming outdoor experiences.
• Benchmark inclusive practices from leading brands and identify product, partnership, and innovation opportunities.
• Collaborate with specialists in sustainability, global design, marketing, and inclusive design.

Requirements

• Master’s-level background in industrial engineering and management, industrial economics and management, technology and innovation management, technology-based entrepreneurship, mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a related field.
• Academic or practical experience in user research, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, or structured feedback analysis.
• Knowledge of product design, product development, product management, innovation management, user experience, or consumer research.
• Basic understanding of inclusive design and accessibility.
• Ability to build trust with diverse or underrepresented user groups and identify unstated needs.
• Interest in outdoor activities and hands-on experience with camping-related products, along with strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and ownership skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month master’s thesis planned for the spring semester; one or two students may work together.
• Access to real-world data, consumer insights, and industry specialists in a multidisciplinary global environment.
• Mentorship from a Senior Industrial Designer in the Global Design team.
• Collective agreement under Teknikavtalet and a pension solution with counseling.
• 30 paid annual leave days, a time bank with up to 9 additional days off, parental leave pay, occupational health support, and a wellness allowance of SEK 3,100 per year.
• Subsidized meals through Edenred Ticket Rikskort and a 20% staff discount on the online assortment.