THE ROLE

WGSN Mindset is looking for a Consultant to support leading regional and global consultancy based activities in the APAC Region.

WORKING AT WGSN

TOGETHER, WE CREATE TOMORROW

A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We're a team of consumer and design

trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to

create tomorrow.

WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future.

Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data

analytics and expert advisory. If you are an expert in your field, we want to hear from you.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The foundation of WGSN is our passionate experts. We are looking for a strategic, insight-driven and client-focused Consultant to

deliver world-class advisory services that help clients navigate future opportunities and drive meaningful business impact.

With proven experience in research, analysis and strategy, the Consultant will lead and manage assigned client projects,

delivering high-value consulting solutions across multiple industries and markets. They will combine strong analytical thinking

with a deep understanding of trends, consumer behaviour and market dynamics to develop actionable insights, innovative

methodologies and compelling strategic recommendations that exceed client expectations.

The Consultant will act as a trusted partner to clients, confidently leading conversations, presentations and workshops while

building engagement across all touchpoints. They will demonstrate authority in research and storytelling, applying rigorous

methodologies, proprietary data and trend intelligence to create impactful and commercially relevant outcomes.

Working collaboratively across the wider WGSN and Mindset business, the Consultant will build strong cross-functional

relationships with Account Management, Client Services, Sales, Data and Content teams to ensure the successful delivery of

projects and the continued evolution of the Mindset offer. They will also play an active role in fostering team culture, mentoring

junior colleagues and championing WGSN and Mindset standards internally and externally.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisation, communication and project management skills, with the ability to

manage multiple complex workstreams across international teams and time zones while maintaining operational excellence throughout

project delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead and manage assigned client projects, ensuring all deliverables are insightful, strategically relevant and aligned to

client objectives.

Conduct and lead qualitative primary and secondary research across a variety of methodologies, delivering strategic analysis

and actionable recommendations that support clients’ future growth opportunities.

Develop compelling research frameworks, methodologies and storytelling approaches that ensure best-in-class consulting outputs

and maximise client impact.

Build trusted client relationships by leading client conversations, maintaining clear communication across all project

touchpoints and confidently presenting strategic recommendations with evidence-backed reasoning.

Translate client business goals into clear research objectives and strategic deliverables, ensuring all outputs are aligned to

client needs, industry context and market dynamics.

Actively utilise WGSN’s proprietary data and insight tools to develop compelling solutions and identify trends that will impact

client businesses and markets.

Ensure all projects are delivered on brief, on time and to the highest strategic and creative standards, maintaining

operational excellence and adherence to internal processes and approvals.

Lead project management across assigned workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing freelancers where required

and proactively identifying efficiencies and solutions to project challenges.

Collaborate closely with Account Management, Client Services, Marketing, Data and Content teams to strengthen project delivery

and contribute to the evolution of Mindset methodologies and capabilities.

Contribute to the development of Mindset’s research sources, expert networks and intellectual property by proactively

identifying new methodologies, sources and emerging market innovations.

Participate in peer reviews and provide support and mentorship to more junior colleagues, contributing to team development,

collaboration and a positive team culture.

Champion diversity, equity and inclusion by ensuring inclusive thinking, research approaches and representation are embedded

across client work and team collaboration.

Represent WGSN and Mindset as a brand ambassador internally and externally through professional communication, thought

leadership and contribution to wider business initiatives.

Deliver engaging and authoritative presentations, workshops and client-facing sessions that communicate complex ideas in a

clear, relevant and inspiring manner.This list is not exhaustive and there may be additional responsibilities required as part

of the role.

THE TEAM

You will be part of a dynamic and high-performing team, made up of 40+ consultants, strategists and trend researchers who bring

together bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients across the globe. You will be working with industry experts and thought

leaders with backgrounds in creative strategy, product innovation, design, marketing, buying and merchandising, data analytics and

of course, trend forecasting.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Agency experience is a must, demonstrating an understanding of the operational models that underpin commercial success for

consultancy and the ability to implement strategy for an organization.

Exemplary communication and project management skills across various internal and external key stakeholders navigating multiple

workstreams and priorities

Extensive experience within a consultancy role working with clients in one or more of WGSN’s focus industries (Fashion,

Beauty, Interiors, Food & Drink and Consumer Tech), and confident in delivering insights to senior client stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of consumer behaviour, cultural insights, and marketing trends, with the ability to pinpoint trends that will

have a great impact across industries. Awareness and ability to identify the differences and nuanced expression of trends at a

regional and global level.

A creative, innovation-driven and solution-minded approach, with experience in working across multiple research methodologies

(qualitative and quantitative) to develop thought-provoking insight.

A high level of understanding of the role data and analytics plays in commercial success, with an ability to direct data

analysis and pinpoint trends that will impact the market.

A critical thinker, able to consider both strategic and tactical implications. Highly skilled verbal and written communicator.

Ability to lead teams, prioritise workload, and support other members of the team. Comfortable and proficient in leading

projects and initiatives across multi-functional teams and multiple time zones.

Commercial acumen and experience of contribution to revenue generation, working with Enterprise and Global client teams.
Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Slides / PPT report development. A basic knowledge of aesthetic

image selection and data visualisation software such as Tableau is an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including:

20 days’ annual leave
Private Medical Insurance
Health & Fitness Subsidy benefits
Rental Reimbursement tax benefit if applicable
Employee Assistance Programme
Great learning and development opportunities

MORE ABOUT WGSN

WGSN is the global authority on consumer trend forecasting.We help brands around the world create the right products at the right

time for tomorrow’s consumer.

OUR VALUES

We Are Everywhere

The future is everything, it happens everywhere. WGSN is the world-leading forecaster because we track and analyse consumer

behaviours, product innovation, design and creativity, everywhere.

We Are Future Focused

We utilise our global resources and intelligence to research, source and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce our

forecasts. Everything we do is focused on working with our customers to create a successful and positive tomorrow.

We Are Rigorous

We source, review and assess quantitative and qualitative data to produce robust, actionable forecasts. To provide credible

insights and design solutions for our clients, it is essential that rigour runs through everything we do.

OUR CULTURE

An inclusive culture is one of our key priorities. We want our people to truly be themselves and thrive. We love having a diverse

team of people who bring new ideas, different strengths and perspectives & reflect the global audience we work with.

INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE

We are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability, including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable

options and striving to be net zero by 2030.

Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of

our people.

We have a truly flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile-working arrangements. Conversations

about flexible working have always been - and will continue to be - actively encouraged here.

We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable

adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.

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