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Senior Trend Researcher: Fashion
Senior Trend Researcher (Fashion Consultancy)
Reporting to: Senior Consultant Business area: WGSN Mindset
Function: Consultancy
Location: London, UK – Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week office-based)
Salary: Competitive market rate salary
About the Role
We are recruiting a Senior Trend Researcher (Fashion) to join our dynamic consultancy team in the UK.
Working at WGSN
Together, we create tomorrow.
A career with WGSN offers a fast-paced, exciting environment with abundant growth opportunities. The team comprises consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, and expert advisory consultants, united by a mission to shape a better future.
Our services span:
- Consumer insights
- Beauty
- Consumer tech
- Fashion
- Interiors
- Lifestyle
- Food and drink forecasting
- Data analytics and expert advisory
We thrive on hiring experts in their field.
Role Overview
As a Senior Trend Researcher, you will:
- Collaborate with a global team of consultants to develop solution-driven qualitative and quantitative analyses tailored to clients’ needs while delivering on strategic consultancy initiatives.
- Apply broad experience in research, analysis, and strategy to large-scale projects and trend forecasting.
- Hold a relevant BA-level qualification in fashion along with industry experience in either:
- Agency-side consultancy for fashion retail projects.
- Brand/retailer environments, with experience in buying, design, or trend roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Work with senior colleagues to employ methodologies and frameworks for all project teams and deliver actionable insights to benefit clients.
- Research & Analysis: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research across diverse methodologies, providing commercially sound recommendations.
- Insight Sharing: Proactively contribute new ideas to innovate and present trends that impact clients’ businesses, positioning Mindset as industry thought leaders.
- Communication: Present concepts, findings, and reports effectively in writing, visually, digitally, or orally, tailoring messages for peers, project leads, or stakeholders.
- Project Support: Assist with project management, administration, and collaborative tasks.
- Pitch Collaboration: Contribute to developing pirch documentation that engages clients.
- External Engagement: Present to key clients, stakeholders, and competitor gatherings, including Q&A sessions and workshops.
- Travel: Frequently travel nationally and internationally for high-value projects.
- Teamwork: Maintain strong organisation, collaboration, and communication skills to ensure high-quality strategy and consistent output across diverse clients/time zones.
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Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential Criteria
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | BA-level qualification in fashion or design and related industry experience. |
| Agency-side or Brand Experience | Experience in product direction and strategy at brand/retailer or consultancy agency-level. |
| Trend Awareness | In-depth knowledge of trends, consumer research, and market analysis. Advantageous if experienced in new product development changes in the fashion industry. |
| Data Analytics-------- | Proficiency in analysing data and identifying trends to impact commercial success. |
| English Writing-------- | Strong written communication skills in fashion and product terminology. |
| Presentation Skills--- | Demonstrated experience presenting to stakeholders, clients, and events. |
| Technical Skills------- | Microsoft Office, Google Workspace proficient. Knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau) as a plus. |
Nice to Have
- Software proficiency in trend visualisation or fashion forecasting tools is highly desirable.
What We Offer
Our benefits-and-wellbeing package allows you to tailor plan elements to meet individual needs:
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- 25 days holiday annually (flexible +/– 5 days).
- Pension, life assurance, and income protection.
- Flexible benefits platform with options including private medical, dental, disability insurance, and critical illness cover.
- Employee assistance programme, season ticket loan scheme, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Volunteering and charitable giving opportunities.
- Learning and development opportunities suit all career stages.
We encourage a flex working environment with hybrid/agile arrangements permitted, though not full remote.
More About WGSN
A Global Authority on Trend Forecasting
WGSN empowers the world’s brands to create the right products at the right time for tomorrow’s consumer. Our strength lies in:
| Core Value | Description |
|---|---|
| We Are Everywhere | Track and source insights across global actions, analysing behaviours, innovation, and design. |
| We Are Future-Focused | Utilise global resources to provide forward-thinking strategies. |
| We Are Rigorous | Ensure credibility by maintaining high standards in research quality and depth. |
Our Culture
Inclusivity and Diversity: We create an environment where everyone feels valued, encouraging diverse perspectives.
Sustainability & Environment: Committed to reducing our environmental impact, aiming for net-zero by 2030.
| Compensation Incentive | |
|---|---|
| Salaries and Recognition | Our Rewards and Recognition Awards programme celebrates achievements across the company. |
Additional Notes
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