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The role… GlobalData’s Fashion & Retail Consulting Team is seeking a Fashion Insights Consultant with a strong interest in the fashion and apparel market. In this fast-paced role, you will deliver consulting projects for fashion retailers, brands, and lifestyle players, providing business intelligence on category performance, consumer behaviour, trend shifts, and competitive dynamics shaping the future of fashion.
Job Responsibility
Conduct in-depth fashion market research and analysis to produce high-quality deliverables, including market sizing, category and channel performance (online/offline), pricing and promotions, and consumer behaviour analysis
Track and interpret fashion trends (e.g., silhouettes, occasions, materials, sustainability, resale/rental, influencer impact) and translate them into commercial implications for clients
Present insights and recommendations to clients, responding to questions and adapting outputs based on feedback and evolving project needs
Identify growth opportunities and develop clear, actionable recommendations across areas such as assortment strategy, customer targeting, brand positioning, go-to-market, and international expansion
Build deep market knowledge, becoming a subject matter expert for your assigned countries, fashion categories, and customer segments
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accurate, efficient, and on-time delivery of consulting projects
Requirements
Research Skills: Strong secondary and primary research capability, with the ability to summarise findings and extract relevant, fashion-specific insights
Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex datasets and connect insights to client objectives, developing strategic recommendations grounded in fashion industry and consumer dynamics
Data Analysis: Advanced MS Excel skills (including modelling and complex functions) and a methodical approach to handling large datasets to answer defined business questions
Curiosity and Passion: A proactive, curious mindset with genuine passion for fashion, retail, and evolving consumer preferences
Report & Presentation Skills: Ability to create clear, compelling reports and presentations with strong storytelling and professional polish
Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
Strong time management and organisation, comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
Proactive problem-solver who can work independently with initiative, while collaborating effectively within a team
Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline (or equivalent commercial experience)
1/2+ years’ experience in fashion retail, apparel/footwear brands, retail consulting, or an analytical insights role preferred (flexibility for high-potential candidates)