Consumer Insights Specialist

Job Title: User Experience Consumer & Sensory Contractor

Duration: 06 Months (Possible extension)

Pay rate: $55-60/hr on w2

Job Location: Hybrid - White Plains, NY

Mode of work: Remote/Hybrid NY Office

Schedule: 40hrs/week, 1st shift

About the Role:

We are looking for an R&I Contractor to join our User Experience team. The UX Consumer & Sensory Contractor will support a portfolio of brands by delivering consumer and sensory research to create outstanding consumer experiences. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to set learning plans, design and execute research, and provide actionable recommendations to influence strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in consumer and sensory understanding to cross-functional partners, ensuring consumer-centricity is embedded in strategic decisions.
• Partner with R&I, Market Research, and cross-functional team members to propose, manage, and share research insights supporting the launch of innovations, renovations, and cost-savings initiatives.
• Guide cross-functional teams by providing clear recommendations to drive decisions through ambiguity.
• Propose and manage the execution of strategic category research to support innovation pipelines and optimize existing products to meet emerging consumer needs.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Market Research, or a closely related field, with experience in sensory and consumer testing.
• 5–8 years of industry experience in Consumer Research and/or Sensory Evaluation; experience within CPG and/or food products preferred.
• Advanced understanding of consumer and sensory methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative techniques, with the ability to analyze and translate data into actionable business insights.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, fast-paced, and cross-functional team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence teams and drive impactful solutions.
• Ability to manage projects independently with strong organizational skills to ensure successful delivery of results to key stakeholders.