Market Researcher – Qualitative

The Sound

Market Researcher conducting qualitative research for a global strategy consulting agency. Focused on brand strategy and marketing challenges with project delivery and storytelling.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct qualitative research projects
Collaborate with clients and colleagues
Ensure projects are on time and on budget
Deliver impactful storytelling
Drive project success despite ambiguity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong writing skills
Experience in solving brand strategy and marketing challenges
Must be able to run small to mid-sized research projects from start to finish

Benefits

Comp & perks

A healthy work/life balance – office closures during the following: 10 holidays
Winter Break
Summer Fridays
4-day Company retreat
Leave benefits tailored to your needs: 4 weeks’ vacation leave, 2 weeks’ sick leave, 4-weeks’ sabbatical leave every 5 years
Generous gender-neutral parental leave
Health Benefits at $1 Company premium paid - Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending, Health Spending, Dependent care and Transit programs
Retirement match program
Cell phone program
Adoption Assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education program
Employee Assistance Program
Internal training and development opportunity
Constant acknowledgement of your performance with shout-outs, bonus incentives, recognition along the way!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Qualitative ResearchProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationStorytellingProblem Solving