Market Researcher- Qualitative

The Sound Job Opportunity The Sound is a global exploration, strategy, and innovation consulting agency dedicated to engaging brands with people. Understanding people is at the heart of everything we do. We deploy leading edge techniques and marketing models to solve brand, marketing, and innovation challenges. We're a merry band of strategists, innovators, semioticians, researchers, data scientists, and cultural anthropologists. No two people on our team are the same; we delight in the diversity of personalities, perspectives, experience, and expertise across the team. It is why magic happens here at The Sound. We have offices around the world: Chicago, London, and Vancouver and thrive on building connections. This hybrid role will be based out of our Chicago Office. Challengers & Contrarians...we've saved you a seat Creative thinkers who have a passion for developing innovative solutions to solve complex business challenges Forever question the status quo uncover truths to surface new ideas, mental models, ways of working, etc. Intrepid and Ingeniousseeks force of nature Thrives in fast-paced, strategic collaboration with both clients and colleagues Self-motivated and can drive project success despite ambiguity Smart, curious, cheeky and humbleseeks like-minded to change the world Contribute smart as f*ck thinking and support to colleagues on other projects, proposals and business development Ignite powerful strategies that inspire change and transformation for our clients The Role We're looking for someone who's insanely curious about people; experienced in solving brand strategy and marketing challenges. A curious and collaborative self-starter with a real growth mindset. Strong writing skills are an absolute must as compelling and impactful storytelling is at the heart of our philosophy. This role is focused on the ability to independently run small to mid-sized research projects from start to finish, responsible for ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and delivered to the happiest of client. For all your awesome skills, we reward our team members withA Total Rewards Package which includes a competitive base salary PLUSA 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! Hybrid-work position - With a flexible work schedule, you can hit the gym, catch your kid's big game, take your fur baby for a walk, or meet with friends for an extended lunch we treat you like a grown-up! Non-Discrimination Disclosure: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status or class protected by applicable law. We apply this policy to recruiting, hiring, training, testing, compensation, promotion, transfer, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.