Ready to join a new breed of qualitative research company?
Global insight and strategic branding group is seeking to add an inspirational Research Director to their nimble and entrepreneurial team. These folks believe research should be creative, rigorous, and flexible.
The Research Director will have various responsibilities including client management and drafting proposals, to workshops and creation of documentaries, reporting, new business pitches, invoicing, strategic initiatives, conducting various modes of research (ethnographies, shop-alongs, in-depth interviews, moderation of focus groups, etc.), development of junior staff, operations/P&L. An important aspect of this role will also be helping to develop and secure new business either through existing or forged relationships. Present projects touch on myriad categories such as CPG, spirits, technology, retail, hospitality, lifestyle, etc. Enjoyment is key; please love what you do.
YOU are a talented senior researcher, planner or strategist with an involved, passionate, connected, collaborative spirit. You are smart, ambitious, exciting, a strategic thinker up for the challenge of growth. You’ll need to be able to win business from and work with some of the most cutting edge clients that are out there. You’ll want to work on some of the most exciting projects in research and brand development with some of the most experienced practitioners. Experienced in tackling strategic, high profile briefs and projects, you’ll be happy working in a creative, informal but intellectually demanding environment.
Further, a forward-thinking qualitative researcher with 10+ years experience (planning, brand consulting and/or research), involved in all stages of the research process, from designing and setting up projects and conducting fieldwork, through to analysis, report writing/storytelling and presenting findings. You must have experience leading projects and being the main client point of contact. You should relish the idea of working in a small growing team that offers progression through achievement and attitude rather than moving up a static career ladder. You will be fully supported by a well developed project management team, back office support team, film team and a very ambitious group of qualitative researchers and brand consultants who delight in getting on planes to go to places to solve client problems. Please be human, creative and full of energy; resourcefulness, flexibility, individual passions, and confidence mixed with quirkiness are highly valued.
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PLACED: Account Manager, Client-side, Beauty, $65-80K; NYC
Are you ready to join a company that is all about diversity and individuality?
This category-leading Beauty brand has collaborations with adored names from popular culture, art, and fashion. Sold around the world, the brand remains committed to developing new categories, products and over 50 collections each year, all of which continue to serve the demand of consumers and professional makeup artists alike. The brand’s popularity has grown through a tradition of word-of-mouth endorsement from makeup artists, models, photographers and journalists globally. As a brand-led innovation company — aimed at reaching the most discerning consumers, regardless of age or ethnicity — they have a rich understanding of the competitive beauty landscape and a command of the social, digital and traditional communications platforms needed to connect with audiences.
Are you a talented and strategic marketer with a passion for beauty? Come help develop and amplify a body-positive corporate, brand and product message. We’re seeking a savvy Account Manager with 3-5 years of experience to join an in-house Creative Services group, establishing, facilitating and maintaining workflow and communication between Creative and all other contributing departments, overseeing the development, production and delivery of an integrated range of projects – print, digital, video, social media, retail, collateral, etc. The digital, marketing and communications/PR teams support the company at various levels: in global and regional, corporate and brand functions. From shaping, enhancing and preserving the brand’s equity to contributing local execution to a brand strategy, to bringing valuable consumer insights to all brands, employing best-in-class practices that strengthen the company’s position as a global leader in Beauty. Staying close to consumers is critical to success, and their expertise spans from consumer insights and CRM to local relevancy and local brand marketing — including visual merchandising, product marketing and special events and promotions. As shopping habits and social media converge, and as digital commerce becomes increasingly important, their digital capabilities and insights are helping to create a seamless omnichannel experience to capture new opportunities.
YOU should be a motivated self-starter who can take a macro level view while managing the details of the nitty-gritty. Our Account team serves in a hybrid function that requires strong Project Management capabilities while servicing the internal client and any external partners. We are ideally seeking candidates with previous advertising Account Management experience; an integrated production background is also a plus, as you’ll touch on projects across a variety of creative channels. You’ll take ownership of projects and seamlessly follow through from inception to execution. Pro-active and flexible, you can adapt to the personalities of a large global team and provide support where needed. Beauty, luxury, fashion, lifestyle or other image-based brand experience required.
The company is committed to developing the next generation of leaders with a strong focus on professional growth and continuous learning; their signature executive education programs stimulate professional growth and cultivate business relationships across the enterprise. The global nature of your work across multiple regions and brands, functions and channels provides fertile ground for mobility and career growth. An inclusive culture embraces diversity of thought and empowers individuals to think as entrepreneurs. Further, corporate citizenship and sustainability are central to their beliefs — from employee volunteerism and cause-related campaigns to the creation of high-performing and safe products, all while caring for people and the environment.
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PLACED: Strategy Director, B2B, to $140K; NYC
Award-winning business communications agency is seeking a Strategy Director for their mid-sized B2B branding shop. This role will manage US and global projects for clients in finance, consulting, technology and healthcare, etc. This person will help guide other junior Strategists in crafting engaging client deliverables. Qualified candidates will be part of an established team with a track record of strong client relationships and streamlined, proven methods and processes in brand strategy disciplines.
You’ll spearhead projects that transform leading B2B companies, serving as the clients’ trusted resource, balancing blue-sky ideas with on-the-ground realities. Supported by junior strategists, and working closely with agency and other departmental leaders, you are redefining not only your clients’ futures, but also the branding industry, creating new methodologies and writing provocative thought leadership. We’re looking for whip-smart thinkers who can inspire clients, prospects, and colleagues; for polished communicators who can create compelling and effective deliverables; and for detail-oriented executors who can manage teams and ensure success.
The nitty gritty:
The ideal candidate will have:
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PLACED: Project Manager, Media; $55-65K, NYC
Named a “Top Entrepreneur” by Crain’s magazine, this boutique independent media agency is seeking a smart, motivated Project Manager to assist in creating long-lasting consumer connections. This person will focus on engaging audiences across all media channels, from social to traditional. As such, your background should be truly integrated, including digital. And you better like hats, because you’ll be wearing plenty – client-facing, building out media strategies, ad trafficking, financials, production, etc. To succeed in this collaborative and casual environment, please be a self-starter and quick learner with a sense of humor. Previous media or ad agency experience is required – preferably 1-3 years. You’ll…
Assist with advertising operations (particularly digital): coordinate with external vendors, provide QA/functional review of digital creative assets, traffic ads. Exposure to digital and social campaign set up/tracking a plus.
Manage advertising and production projects from inception to completion: create and maintain schedules and deadlines, keep projects on track across cross-functional teams, create estimates, manage budgets.
Support client accounts: summarize meetings/calls, communicate project action items and updates, keep media plans updated, proactively collect and manage all client project details, update media decks.
Conduct media, consumer, market, and brand research; coordinate and administer new business development system and operations. Contribute to daily office management: calendar management, phones, etc.
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PLACED: Qual Researchers, Strategic Planners, $60-90K, NYC
Boutique research and strategy shop is seeking to add mid-level magical thinkers to their nimble team. This is a fast-growing shop who thinks research should be fun! The firm specializes in utilizing digital technology and creative qualitative methodology to help clients solve their biggest challenges. Work tends to focus on new product development, communications development and consumer empathy building. You’ll connect with consumers to understand what they want/need and how they live, to better create products, services or marketing and then turn this insight into powerful strategy.
We are looking for real people who share a passion for problem-solving, interest in understanding people’s motivations and behaviors, and talent for storytelling; creative, interesting and talented people who want to do great and innovative work. The major offering of the agency is the creation, engagement and mining of bespoke, closed online consumer communities; offline work generally takes the form of 1-on-1 interviews or focus groups. Your role will involve moderating on/offline research, managing clients, working within an entrepreneurial team to create business-changing insights, creating beautiful reports and writing like the wind. Current clients include: General Mills, Pepsico, UBS, Delta, Coca-Cola, Reebok, Vans, Gap, Kipling, ABInBev, AXA, etc.
Please be human, creative and energized; resourcefulness, flexibility, individual passions, and confidence mixed with quirkiness are highly valued. Previous qualitative market research, preferably agency-side, required; online community experience is a plus, but not essential. Anywhere between 1-5+ years relevant experience, but this crew is open to meeting anyone smart with qual-based chops. Intelligence and cultural awareness a must.
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PLACED: Research Director, ~$150K, NYC
Ready to join a new breed of qualitative research company?
Global insight and strategic branding group is seeking to add an inspirational Research Director to their nimble and entrepreneurial team. These folks believe research should be creative, rigorous, and flexible.
The Research Director will have various responsibilities including client management and drafting proposals, to workshops and creation of documentaries, reporting, new business pitches, invoicing, strategic initiatives, conducting various modes of research (ethnographies, shop-alongs, in-depth interviews, moderation of focus groups, etc.), development of junior staff, operations/P&L. An important aspect of this role will also be helping to develop and secure new business either through existing or forged relationships. Present projects touch on myriad categories such as CPG, spirits, technology, retail, hospitality, lifestyle, etc. Enjoyment is key; please love what you do.
YOU are a talented senior researcher, planner or strategist with an involved, passionate, connected, collaborative spirit. You are smart, ambitious, exciting, a strategic thinker up for the challenge of growth. You’ll need to be able to win business from and work with some of the most cutting edge clients that are out there. You’ll want to work on some of the most exciting projects in research and brand development with some of the most experienced practitioners. Experienced in tackling strategic, high profile briefs and projects, you’ll be happy working in a creative, informal but intellectually demanding environment.
Further, a forward-thinking qualitative researcher with 10+ years experience (planning, brand consulting and/or research), involved in all stages of the research process, from designing and setting up projects and conducting fieldwork, through to analysis, report writing/storytelling and presenting findings. You must have experience leading projects and being the main client point of contact. You should relish the idea of working in a small growing team that offers progression through achievement and attitude rather than moving up a static career ladder. You will be fully supported by a well developed project management team, back office support team, film team and a very ambitious group of qualitative researchers and brand consultants who delight in getting on planes to go to places to solve client problems. Please be human, creative and full of energy; resourcefulness, flexibility, individual passions, and confidence mixed with quirkiness are highly valued.
Sounds great?! Shoot your portfolio to [email protected].
Not for you? Please share with your network and get someone working!
PLACED: Creative Director, Copy; In-House, Beauty; NYC
Join a beauty brand with a smart category approach that resonates around the world. This brand has encouraged millions to equate feeling beautiful with the ability to become the best versions of themselves in all aspects of their lives. Why not join them? It’s rewarding to help others look and feel confident.
This is a fast-paced, growing brand that requires creativity, innovation and leadership from its employees in order to bring the best in prestige beauty products to market. You will be challenged every day to ensure the brand lives up to its long, upstanding history. The mission: to provide the highest quality and most effective products to enhance every skin type and concern, offering products for men and women of all ages and ethnicities. The brand’s customized approach and quality products have made it one of the leading skin care authorities in the world.
At core, the CD, Copy understands brand voice and marketing needs, and embodies a natural and strategic 360 mindset to storytelling, with an emphasis on social/digital/video. You develop forward-thinking storytelling viewpoints, in line with product launches, re-support initiatives and current trends, connecting the dots to tell a consistent, cohesive and compelling story across all mediums. With a conversational, expertise-driven and authentic voice, the CD conveys product benefits independently in a concise, consumer-first manner while expressing the brand personality. You tailor copy to specific target consumer profiles while maintaining brand equity/heritage (with input from senior Creatives, Marketing, Product Development) and think of ways to freshen and improve product communication at every touch point to better resonate with consumers. Further, this seasoned team leader, experienced in driving change and brand evolution, will ideally understand skincare terms to convey benefits and be passionate about the beauty category.
To be successful, you must foster an environment that rewards new ideas and moves them forward; this may challenge standard practices but helps generate fresh opportunities for the brand and the team. A savvy collaborator who provides clear direction across a complex structure, you build and develop diverse and inter-connected teams in support of overall brand objectives.
Further, the company deeply values the investment in the growth and development of its employees through extensive educational programs across all levels of employment. By inspiring confidence in the team, they all gain a lifetime of knowledge and in turn inspire confidence in clients. Understanding we are all unique, they value what each brings to the table and respect individual differences. This is a place where professional development is customized to your strengths and desired career path – to grow the individual and the brand.
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