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Harnham

Associate Research Director

Harnham, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Associate Research Director Consumer Insights Consultancy $130,000 – $150,000 base salary + generous PTO + full benefits Hybrid Role – New York City (3 days in-office) The Company: This is an opportunity to join a boutique, high-impact insights agency that works with some of the world’s most recognizable brands in tech, media, and consumer goods. Their work spans brand strategy, creative development, audience segmentation, and innovation, all rooted in deep human understanding and actionable storytelling. The Role – Associate Director: This is a hands-on, client-facing role for a qualitative research expert who thrives on owning projects from start to finish. You’ll partner directly with brand stakeholders to design and deliver custom research that drives impact, whether it's refining creative platforms, understanding new audiences, or identifying whitespace for innovation. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end qualitative research projects, including focus groups, interviews, and ethnography (online and in-person) Act as the main client contact, building strong partnerships and delivering strategic recommendations Contribute to proposal development and RFPs, helping to scope and win new work Translate research findings into compelling narratives that inform brand strategy, comms testing, segmentation, and innovation Collaborate with senior leadership to elevate the agency’s approach to storytelling and insight delivery Your Skills and Experience: 5–8+ years of experience in qualitative market research, ideally within an agency or consultancy setting Confident moderating focus groups and 1:1 interviews, with experience in both traditional and digital methodologies Skilled at transforming research findings into actionable strategic insights Strong storytelling and client communication skills — able to influence brand and marketing decisions Experience with innovation, creative testing, segmentation, or brand positioning a plus Collaborative, curious, and excited by the chance to grow with a smart, passionate team How to Apply: If you’re a qualitative research leader looking to take on high-impact work with global brands — without the red tape of a large agency — we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume to express interest in this role. Keywords:

Qualitative Research, Consumer Insights, Brand Strategy, Focus Groups, Innovation, Comms Testing, Ethnography, Segmentation, Strategic Research, Market Research, NYC Seniority Level:

Associate Director / Senior Manager Industry:

Market Research, Strategy, Brand Consulting Employment Type:

Full-Time Job Functions:

Qualitative Research, Client Strategy, Consumer Insights, Brand Development Seniority level

Seniority level Director Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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