WGSN
Role overview We are looking for a Senior Consultant (Maternity Cover) to join our dynamic, ambitious and close-knit consultancy team. Working closely with our team of global consultants, you will be responsible for working with a defined set of clients, developing commercial solutions that address their needs and leading project teams to deliver inspiring, market-leading insights. This role is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an office-based role out of our London office. 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 In order to succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Proven experience of working in Trend Forecasting, and confident in translating macro, cultural and consumer trends into thought-provoking insight across key industries of Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty and Interiors. A strong background in consulting, ideally within an agency environment, with extensive experience leading and delivering consultancy to senior clients across projects that blend qualitative and quantitative research to deliver exemplary solutions. You will be an excellent collaborator, highly commercial, and seen as a trusted industry expert who delivers thought leadership and considered solutions to clients across industries and complex briefs. 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. Key accountabilities Work with the Director and Mindset Senior Leadership to deliver the defined Consultancy strategy to clients, ensuring the appropriate methodologies and frameworks are employed for all project teams. Work closely with the Account Management and Sales teams to lead and develop key high-value accounts, proactively seeking to broaden commercial opportunities with clients. 'Expert' in the client relationship - able to articulate client needs & motivations, business objectives and ROI, and flex confidently across industries as needed. Own & manage a defined set of accounts, delivering against complex, strategic briefs. Lead qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research across a variety of methodologies, to provide actionable trend forecasts that will benefit our clients' future business Develop research methodologies and design project frameworks to individual project requirements, training and overseeing junior team members on methodologies where applicable. Accountable for the relevancy and quality of the work delivered to selected clients, evaluating feedback to maintain and improve standards Travel nationally and internationally to deliver high-value consulting projects to clients. Work across time zones with a diverse set of clients. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. Skills, experience & qualifications required Agency experience is a must, demonstrating an understanding of the operational models that underpin commercial success for consultancy. Proven experience working with clients in one or more of WGSN's focus industries (Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty, Interiors), 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. A solution-minded approach, with experience in working across multiple research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to develop thought-provoking insight. Analytical problem-solving skills with experience in solving unstructured problems involving quantitative data, through a structured and hypothesis-driven approach. A critical thinker, able to consider both strategic and tactical implications. Highly skilled verbal and written communicator. Ability to lead project teams, prioritise workload, and support other members of team. Comfortable and proficient in leading projects and initiatives across multi-functional teams and multiple time zones. Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace. A basic knowledge of 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: 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell up to 5 days Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options 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 offer a 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, but we do not offer full remote working. 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. A Note for Applicants We use AI to help our team screen applications and identify candidates whose skills and experience match the role. This technology removes personal information to promote a fair and unbiased process. We believe this tool helps us find the best talent while maintaining transparency and fairness. A Note for Recruiters Thank you so much for your interest in working with us at WGSN! Our internal Talent Acquisition team takes care of all our recruitment efforts. When we need some extra help, we partner with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) that truly understand our business, culture and ways of working together. Since we focus on these established partnerships, we're unable to respond to unsolicited contacts or CVs from outside our PSL. But don’t worry! If we decide to explore new partnerships, we'll be sure to reach out.
Role overview We are looking for a Senior Consultant (Maternity Cover) to join our dynamic, ambitious and close-knit consultancy team. Working closely with our team of global consultants, you will be responsible for working with a defined set of clients, developing commercial solutions that address their needs and leading project teams to deliver inspiring, market-leading insights. This role is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an office-based role out of our London office. 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 In order to succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Proven experience of working in Trend Forecasting, and confident in translating macro, cultural and consumer trends into thought-provoking insight across key industries of Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty and Interiors. A strong background in consulting, ideally within an agency environment, with extensive experience leading and delivering consultancy to senior clients across projects that blend qualitative and quantitative research to deliver exemplary solutions. You will be an excellent collaborator, highly commercial, and seen as a trusted industry expert who delivers thought leadership and considered solutions to clients across industries and complex briefs. 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. Key accountabilities Work with the Director and Mindset Senior Leadership to deliver the defined Consultancy strategy to clients, ensuring the appropriate methodologies and frameworks are employed for all project teams. Work closely with the Account Management and Sales teams to lead and develop key high-value accounts, proactively seeking to broaden commercial opportunities with clients. 'Expert' in the client relationship - able to articulate client needs & motivations, business objectives and ROI, and flex confidently across industries as needed. Own & manage a defined set of accounts, delivering against complex, strategic briefs. Lead qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research across a variety of methodologies, to provide actionable trend forecasts that will benefit our clients' future business Develop research methodologies and design project frameworks to individual project requirements, training and overseeing junior team members on methodologies where applicable. Accountable for the relevancy and quality of the work delivered to selected clients, evaluating feedback to maintain and improve standards Travel nationally and internationally to deliver high-value consulting projects to clients. Work across time zones with a diverse set of clients. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. Skills, experience & qualifications required Agency experience is a must, demonstrating an understanding of the operational models that underpin commercial success for consultancy. Proven experience working with clients in one or more of WGSN's focus industries (Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty, Interiors), 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. A solution-minded approach, with experience in working across multiple research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to develop thought-provoking insight. Analytical problem-solving skills with experience in solving unstructured problems involving quantitative data, through a structured and hypothesis-driven approach. A critical thinker, able to consider both strategic and tactical implications. Highly skilled verbal and written communicator. Ability to lead project teams, prioritise workload, and support other members of team. Comfortable and proficient in leading projects and initiatives across multi-functional teams and multiple time zones. Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace. A basic knowledge of 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: 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell up to 5 days Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options 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 offer a 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, but we do not offer full remote working. 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. A Note for Applicants We use AI to help our team screen applications and identify candidates whose skills and experience match the role. This technology removes personal information to promote a fair and unbiased process. We believe this tool helps us find the best talent while maintaining transparency and fairness. A Note for Recruiters Thank you so much for your interest in working with us at WGSN! Our internal Talent Acquisition team takes care of all our recruitment efforts. When we need some extra help, we partner with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) that truly understand our business, culture and ways of working together. Since we focus on these established partnerships, we're unable to respond to unsolicited contacts or CVs from outside our PSL. But don’t worry! If we decide to explore new partnerships, we'll be sure to reach out.
Strafe Creative
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Up to £30k (DOE) Hybrid or Remote Ideally within a 2 hour commute to Nottingham office You'll join Strafe Creative, a passionate creative agency rooted in Nottingham, working with brands big and small. We build great products through collaboration, innovative thinking, and a dedication to craft. Here, every teammate is empowered, encouraged to grow, and part of a vibrant culture. Our Culture Two key parts of our culture are balance and self improvement, so creating an environment and work life that is conducive to this is extremely important to us. We want our team to feel well looked after. In Office or Remote You choose! Ideally, we'd like you to be within a 2 hour commute to the Nottingham office, so you can join our Quarterly team events. Flexible Working Hours Plan your working day to suit your body clock and family life. You can start anywhere between 7am and 9:30am - we're super flexible! Family Friendly Policies Paid leave for pregnancy appointments to support family life. Hear from one of our Directors on how we support family life here. Additional Break Policy Do the school run, visit the dentist, or hit the gym! You can take additional breaks to support that all important work/life balance. Great Clients We believe great work comes from great relationships. That's why we only collaborate with clients who share our values and respect our team. Personal Development Fund Our team is our biggest investment! Once you pass probation, you'll have £1k a year available for you to improve your skills with us. Monthly Bonus Scheme We give back to you every month, just by being great at what you do. Hit your goals and you'll see the rewards! Regular Socials We love bringing the team together with regular socials, online and in-person, perfect for unwinding over a meal or showing off your competitive side at a game of darts! Mental Health Support We offer all employees free access to the Headspace app, monthly mental health check ins and direct access to Mental Health First Aiders within the team. The Role We're on the hunt for a talented, ambitious Mid Level Designer to join the Strafe Creative team. You'll design seamless, conversion focused digital experiences, contribute to strategic design discussions, and play a key role in guiding our junior designers as they grow. With the support of our senior team, you'll balance multiple projects, lead presentations, and bring bold, user focused ideas to life. We want to give you a clear picture of the type of work you'll be doing. Most of our projects - around 80% - are focussed on digital design, including UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) for websites, digital products, and complex dashboards. The remaining 20% involves branding and visual identity. While those skills are definitely valuable, the core focus of the role is digital design. What you'll be doing Designing intuitive, user friendly interfaces in Figma that meet technical and client requirements. Reviewing and refining your own work to ensure top quality. Leading by example in client meetings and supporting strategic design conversations. Actively mentoring juniors, sharing skills, and encouraging innovation. Keeping projects on track: balancing deadlines, managing workloads, and flagging bottlenecks. Staying curious; exploring new tools, experimenting with techniques, and contributing fresh ideas. What we're looking for Solid Figma proficiency and ability to work efficiently across multiple projects. Confidence presenting ideas internally and to clients. Strong attention to detail and ability to uphold design standards. A collaborative mindset-you'll inspire junior team members while still learning from seniors. Awareness of CMS/CRM systems (Shopify, Craft, WordPress) and how they impact design. Portfolio Submission Requirements Our portfolio is the most important part of your application. We require clear evidence of your practical design skills and ability. Preferred Format: We highly recommend submitting your work via a personal website or a single, consolidated PDF document / presentation slides (e.g., Figma slides, Google Slides). Hosting: While we can accept work hosted on third party sites (e.g., Behance, Dribbble, Notion), we strongly advise against this as the best way to showcase your skills. A dedicated site or document gives you complete control. Practical Checks: Please ensure your work is easy to find! URL: Double check that all links are correct and load instantly. Broken links are a red flag. If password protected, please make the password readily available as part of your application. File Size: If submitting a PDF, please keep the file size to under 20MB for easy downloading and review. In your portfolio we'd like to see a high level of autonomy and a good level of experience in delivering digital projects. Content: Please showcase 3 to 6 primarily digital based projects that demonstrate your expertise. Process & Execution: These projects should clearly demonstrate the end to end design process, from the initial brief through to final execution and delivery. Collaboration: For any projects involving collaboration with different departments or team members, please clearly indicate your specific level of involvement and responsibilities within the final outcome. Core Fundamentals: We expect to see confident and advanced levels of use of typography, colour, spacing, and fundamental UI elements underpinned with UX best practices. Applicants must be UK based, and eligible to work in the UK.
Up to £30k (DOE) Hybrid or Remote Ideally within a 2 hour commute to Nottingham office You'll join Strafe Creative, a passionate creative agency rooted in Nottingham, working with brands big and small. We build great products through collaboration, innovative thinking, and a dedication to craft. Here, every teammate is empowered, encouraged to grow, and part of a vibrant culture. Our Culture Two key parts of our culture are balance and self improvement, so creating an environment and work life that is conducive to this is extremely important to us. We want our team to feel well looked after. In Office or Remote You choose! Ideally, we'd like you to be within a 2 hour commute to the Nottingham office, so you can join our Quarterly team events. Flexible Working Hours Plan your working day to suit your body clock and family life. You can start anywhere between 7am and 9:30am - we're super flexible! Family Friendly Policies Paid leave for pregnancy appointments to support family life. Hear from one of our Directors on how we support family life here. Additional Break Policy Do the school run, visit the dentist, or hit the gym! You can take additional breaks to support that all important work/life balance. Great Clients We believe great work comes from great relationships. That's why we only collaborate with clients who share our values and respect our team. Personal Development Fund Our team is our biggest investment! Once you pass probation, you'll have £1k a year available for you to improve your skills with us. Monthly Bonus Scheme We give back to you every month, just by being great at what you do. Hit your goals and you'll see the rewards! Regular Socials We love bringing the team together with regular socials, online and in-person, perfect for unwinding over a meal or showing off your competitive side at a game of darts! Mental Health Support We offer all employees free access to the Headspace app, monthly mental health check ins and direct access to Mental Health First Aiders within the team. The Role We're on the hunt for a talented, ambitious Mid Level Designer to join the Strafe Creative team. You'll design seamless, conversion focused digital experiences, contribute to strategic design discussions, and play a key role in guiding our junior designers as they grow. With the support of our senior team, you'll balance multiple projects, lead presentations, and bring bold, user focused ideas to life. We want to give you a clear picture of the type of work you'll be doing. Most of our projects - around 80% - are focussed on digital design, including UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) for websites, digital products, and complex dashboards. The remaining 20% involves branding and visual identity. While those skills are definitely valuable, the core focus of the role is digital design. What you'll be doing Designing intuitive, user friendly interfaces in Figma that meet technical and client requirements. Reviewing and refining your own work to ensure top quality. Leading by example in client meetings and supporting strategic design conversations. Actively mentoring juniors, sharing skills, and encouraging innovation. Keeping projects on track: balancing deadlines, managing workloads, and flagging bottlenecks. Staying curious; exploring new tools, experimenting with techniques, and contributing fresh ideas. What we're looking for Solid Figma proficiency and ability to work efficiently across multiple projects. Confidence presenting ideas internally and to clients. Strong attention to detail and ability to uphold design standards. A collaborative mindset-you'll inspire junior team members while still learning from seniors. Awareness of CMS/CRM systems (Shopify, Craft, WordPress) and how they impact design. Portfolio Submission Requirements Our portfolio is the most important part of your application. We require clear evidence of your practical design skills and ability. Preferred Format: We highly recommend submitting your work via a personal website or a single, consolidated PDF document / presentation slides (e.g., Figma slides, Google Slides). Hosting: While we can accept work hosted on third party sites (e.g., Behance, Dribbble, Notion), we strongly advise against this as the best way to showcase your skills. A dedicated site or document gives you complete control. Practical Checks: Please ensure your work is easy to find! URL: Double check that all links are correct and load instantly. Broken links are a red flag. If password protected, please make the password readily available as part of your application. File Size: If submitting a PDF, please keep the file size to under 20MB for easy downloading and review. In your portfolio we'd like to see a high level of autonomy and a good level of experience in delivering digital projects. Content: Please showcase 3 to 6 primarily digital based projects that demonstrate your expertise. Process & Execution: These projects should clearly demonstrate the end to end design process, from the initial brief through to final execution and delivery. Collaboration: For any projects involving collaboration with different departments or team members, please clearly indicate your specific level of involvement and responsibilities within the final outcome. Core Fundamentals: We expect to see confident and advanced levels of use of typography, colour, spacing, and fundamental UI elements underpinned with UX best practices. Applicants must be UK based, and eligible to work in the UK.
People First (Recruitment) Ltd
Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer (Agency temp) The Skills You'll Need: Graphic Design, branding, PowerPoint Your New Salary: £20 Remote 6 months agency temp Start: ASAP Junior Graphic Designer - What You'll be Doing: Ideate and design new branding concepts for unreleased games as part of a larger team Execute on existing branding frameworks Create quick-turn assets for on-going live-service games, often with quick turnaround Create and maintain brand guidelines documents Readying and versioning key art and other brand visuals for publishing Assist with designing pitch presentations for game teams to communicate their vision Junior Graphic Designer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Previous experience in a graphic design and branding role, in an agency or in-house setting. Highly experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma Working knowledge and willingness to learn After Effects, InDesign, Powerpoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Canva and Affinity is a plus. An interest in experimentation with AI tools and automation is beneficial. Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing a range of design work, demonstrating strong conceptual foundations, spanning branding, campaigns, social media assets and presentations. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer (Agency temp) The Skills You'll Need: Graphic Design, branding, PowerPoint Your New Salary: £20 Remote 6 months agency temp Start: ASAP Junior Graphic Designer - What You'll be Doing: Ideate and design new branding concepts for unreleased games as part of a larger team Execute on existing branding frameworks Create quick-turn assets for on-going live-service games, often with quick turnaround Create and maintain brand guidelines documents Readying and versioning key art and other brand visuals for publishing Assist with designing pitch presentations for game teams to communicate their vision Junior Graphic Designer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Previous experience in a graphic design and branding role, in an agency or in-house setting. Highly experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma Working knowledge and willingness to learn After Effects, InDesign, Powerpoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Canva and Affinity is a plus. An interest in experimentation with AI tools and automation is beneficial. Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing a range of design work, demonstrating strong conceptual foundations, spanning branding, campaigns, social media assets and presentations. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
