Associate Director – Consumer & Cultural Insights Dublin or London (Hybrid) | Full-Time Work with iconic brands. Solve challenges. Shape the future.What we’re looking forAt jump!, we help ambitious brands win tomorrow through sharp strategy, creative growth planning, and breakthrough innovation. Dynamics is our cultural and consumer insight team where we explore what shapes people, culture and categories to unlock meaningful growth.Now, we’re looking for two Associate Directors to join the Dynamics team at jump! - delivering bold thinking, powerful insight and strategic direction for clients like Jameson, Heineken, adidas and Red Bull Racing.This role is perfect for someone who’s:Fluent in qual research, cultural insight or strategy (6+ years’ experience)Commercially smart and creatively ambitiousDeeply curious about people, behaviours and the forces shaping cultureA confident collaborator - experienced with guiding projects and client conversationsA compelling communicator - able to make ideas land with impactComfortable in fast-paced environments and excited by challengeYou might come from a background in cultural strategy, qualitative research, brand planning, semiotics or trends - but you’ll have a track record of making insight useful, strategic and inspiring.What you’ll be doingAs an Associate Director in Dynamics, you'll lead projects, shape thinking, and grow client relationships - helping some of the world's most ambitious brands navigate change and unlock growth. You'll explore how consumer behaviour and culture interact - and how those shifts reshape the space in which brands can act.Your day-to-day will include:Leading projects across cultural insight, qualitative research, semiotics, trends and consumer strategyTurning human stories and cultural signals into powerful commercial directionFraming and writing strategic narratives that move clients to actionDesigning and delivering standout research journeys - from digital ethnography to expert interviews and immersive experiencesFacilitating strategic workshops that inspire creativity and alignmentBuilding trusted relationships with senior clients and collaboratorsContributing to new business proposals and pitch-winning thinkingCoaching junior team members and contributing to the evolution of the Dynamics offerWhat you’ll bringProven experience in insight, strategy or planning roles (typically 6+ years)Comfort across methodologies - from qual research to cultural analysisA strong instinct for what drives people and shapes cultureConfidence managing big projects and client relationshipsThe ability to think conceptually and deliver practicallyExcellent storytelling - visual, verbal and writtenA collaborative mindset and a desire to grow others as well as yourselfWe’re a team of strategic thinkers and creative problem-solvers. We move fast, think big, and care deeply about the impact of our work.We offer:Real development: coaching, personal training budgets, and 6-week Jump! starter onboardingGlobal impact: strategy work across 25+ marketsCollaborative culture: elite performance and genuine careDiverse client work: from food to drinks, tech to tourismValues-led environment: clarity, courage, originality, and breakthroughThe packageCompetitive salary and benefitsHybrid working - office presence expectedBudget for ongoing professional and personal developmentCoaching, peer support and access to senior leadershipApply with, and in, confidenceIf you like what you hear so far and if you meet the qualifications for the role, we would love to hear from you. An on-point intro letter and resumé would be great to kick off. We’ll acknowledge receipt and let you know any next steps.jobs@jumpinnovates.comThank you!jump! team.Subscribe to SIGNALS: and receive futures reports, articles and updates that will help you and your teams Win Tomorrow.
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