Junior Trends and Insights Researcher

Job Description

THE AGENCY

CAA Brand Management is a premier brand development and management business, helping clients define and execute their strategic growth initiatives across a broad spectrum of consumer products.  With more than three decades of operating experience in consumer product partnerships and licensing and offices spanning 17 countries worldwide, CAA Brand Management builds innovative, revenue-generating, brand extension programs for many of the world’s most iconic brands.  CAA Brand Management is a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, licensing, and philanthropy.  For more information, please visit: www.caabrandmanagement.com.

OVERVIEW

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.

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Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

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