Foresight, Innovation and Strategy Contract Specialist

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. Undertake and interpret market research to solve foresight, brand strategy, innovation and marketing challenges .

Posted 11/9/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in foresight, brand strategy, and product innovation, with a strong ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights. Skilled in facilitating ideation workshops and guiding teams through complex projects while delivering compelling narratives.

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ForesightBrand StrategyProduct InnovationInsight-Led Strategic ApproachesFacilitation and Consensus-Building

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Hard Skills

Brand ArchitectureBrand PositioningInnovation SprintsMarket EntryJobs To Be DoneData AnalysisFramework CreationConsumer Journey MappingProject ManagementStrategic Foresight

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsDecisive AdviceSelf-MotivatedGuiding Through AmbiguityBuilding Consensus

Industry Keywords

Market ResearchCultural TrendsInnovation OpportunitiesStrategic ThinkingBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake and interpret market research to solve foresight, brand strategy, innovation and marketing challenges
Develop insight-led strategic approaches, including Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning, Innovation Sprints, Market Entry, and Jobs To Be Done
Interrogate cultural, social and economic trends as innovation opportunities
Synthesize inputs across industries to develop data-backed, future-proof strategies
Contribute strategic thinking and support to colleagues on projects, proposals and business development
Oversee large-scale, multi-market or complex projects from start to finish, including time, budget and client satisfaction
Analyze diverse inputs and craft cohesive, compelling stories
Facilitate ideation workshops and guide large groups through ambiguous conversations
Build consensus and provide decisive strategic advice

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 to 10 years of experience in foresight, brand strategy or product innovation
Experience designing and delivering insight-led strategic approaches, such as Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning, Innovation Sprints, Market Entry, and Jobs To Be Done
Familiarity with interpreting cultural trends, consumer journey mapping, and facilitating ideation workshops
Ability to work with and leverage qualitative and quantitative data and insights
Expert skill set in creating tools and frameworks
Capability to steer a project and team through analyzing diverse inputs and crafting a cohesive and compelling story
Strong writing skills
Commercial and advisory mindset; ability to give decisive advice
Facilitation and consensus-building ability
Ability to guide large groups through ambiguous conversations
Self-motivated and able to advance multiple projects despite ambiguity or minimal guidance
Extensive knowledge of strategic foresight, innovation and brand strategy methodologies, frameworks and models

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract project work
Opportunity to work on upcoming and ongoing projects
Engagement with a global exploration, strategy, and innovation consulting agency
Equal opportunity and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion