Junior Trends Researcher & Market Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a self-motivated and curious Junior Trends Research & Insights to join our Creative and Strategy team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in trend analysis, consumer insights, and market research within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, working with globally recognised brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct research to identify emerging trends and changing consumer behaviors across sectors.
• Creating retail analysis decks across multiple retail channels, including mass/discount, grocery/supermarkets, online/e-commerce, and specialty stores.
• Gather and analyze data from various sources, including market reports, trend forecasting databases, social media, and other platforms.
• Assist in the creation of trend reports and insight decks, highlighting key observations and recommendations for our wider team.
• Organise and maintain our resource database, trend report library, and events calendar.
• Assist with image research and building presentations.
• Help produce competitor reviews, brand audits, and category overviews to identify potential opportunities and challenges for our brands and business.
• Actively participate in creative brainstorming sessions.
• Stay informed about current events, cultural shifts, and industry innovations that could impact both premium and mass-market channels.

REQUIREMENTS
• Curious about understanding the 'why' behind cultural shifts, consumer behaviors, and regional market nuances across both premium and mass-market retail sectors.
• A strong interest in trends across categories including fashion, retail, food and beverage, luxury, and beauty. Knowledge of sports, gaming, technology, or automotive is also a plus.
• Thorough research skills – able to sift through large volumes of information and carry out detailed, process-driven research and data collection efficiently, with the ability to assess source credibility and synthesize information from various sources.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities without compromising accuracy.
• Global perspective.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• A creative thinker with the ability to generate new ideas and insights.
• Knowledge of InDesign, Microsoft Office and Keynote a bonus.

Please inform CAA's Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.