Associate Director - QualitativeEcho Talent • Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
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Associate Director - Qualitative
Echo Talent
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
À propos
Location:
Fully Remote (UK, US East Coast or Canada considered)
Salary dependent on experience/location
The Opportunity A strategic insights consultancy is seeking a qualitative-led Associate Director or emerging Director to join its senior team.
The consultancy is a specialist in entertainment, with the majority of work focused on gaming. Direct gaming research experience is strongly preferred; however, candidates from broader entertainment, media, or cultural insight backgrounds with a genuine passion for gaming will be considered.
This is a senior, hands-on role for a confident “hard-core quallie” with strong planning sensibilities, excellent storytelling skills, and the ability to lead complex, strategic projects for US and European clients.
The Role
Lead
end-to-end qualitative research
projects, from design through to debrief.
New game and IP concept development
Game and brand positioning
Player and audience deep dives
Lifestyle and cultural insight studies
Concept and proposition development aligned to player understanding
Apply a strong brand and planning lens to insight, turning behaviour and culture into clear strategic direction.
Own senior client relationships, particularly with US-based clients.
Write and present high-quality, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with strategy and quantitative colleagues on integrated projects.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fully remote environment.
Note: The consultancy has strong quantitative capability; however, this hire is
qualitative-first , with mixed-method exposure welcomed but not essential.
Candidate Profile
Experience in qualitative research, ideally agency-side
Gaming experience strongly preferred; entertainment/media experience plus authentic gaming passion also considered.
Operating at Associate Director level or ready to step into an emerging Director role.
Strong strategic thinker with clear planning and brand sensibility.
Excellent writer and storyteller.
Confident managing senior stakeholders and complex client environments.
Comfortable working flexibly with US clients when required.
Why This Role
High proportion of gaming-led, culturally rich projects.
Senior visibility and genuine influence on client thinking.
Fully remote, trust-based working model.
Annual company trip – team bonding celebrations
Clear scope to shape role and progression quickly.
Competitive salary and strong bonus/profit-share culture.
If this sounds like the ideal role to match your skills, experience, and passion, please reach out to
Rosie Cantwell
to discuss in more detail.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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