Brand Strategist & Researcher

Get stuck-in with our research & strategy team!

Our team bridges the gap between business, brand, and users. With us, you’ll dive deep into our client’s brands using a mixed-methods approach. You’ll identify new opportunities, provide strategic direction, and co-create design solutions which improve brands and explore future horizons.

KISKA is a very collaborative environment – so you’ll regularly team up with designers and product managers to develop the qualitative insights needed to make strong strategic decisions. Our focus industries are mobility, sports, professional tools, and technology, but you’ll likely work on a wide range of projects beyond only these. No day is the same!

In this role you will…

• Ideate and organise research activities – including process and method selection, recruitment, and implementation.
• Develop a mixed-methods approach which fits client needs. Learn from your team and tap into your previous experience.
• Analyse and synthesise results using textual analysis, empathy mapping, and experience journeys. Prepare and present your insights.
• Use your findings as a springboard for future action, integrating the user at every stage of the strategic or design process.
• Manage research activities with the team, moderate workshops, and present your recommendations for strategic direction.
• Work closely with diverse stakeholders – from end-users to client representatives at board-level.

We are looking for…

• A university degree in design / design research / brand marketing / psychology / sociology / ethnology.
• 2 – 3 years professional experience in research / design. Ideally, some background in consulting.
• Qualitative & quantitative research skill set including a basic knowledge in data and AI analysis.
• An interest in interactive product experiences, digital communication, product lifecycles, and design impacts.
• Openness to an experimental research approach, mixing qualitative and quantitative methods.
• High levels of empathy and sociability to boost your ability to conduct interviews, co-creation workshops, and contextual inquiries.
• Willingness to travel for research and workshops.
• Fluency in English. Very good German skills.

KISKA is an equal opportunity employer. It’s a no-brainer, but important to mention. Salary compensation is based on current market expectations, as well as your proven skills and experience. We offer competitive benefits to all our employees, from intern to director. Live with the support of our HR team and in the rich diversity and culture of our studio. Work according to your schedule with our Flexi-time policy. Play in the alpine playground on our doorstep or throw yourself into one of our social events. What are you waiting for? Your next big adventure is waiting for you.