Material · 22 hours ago
Director, Insights
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expMaterial is a global company focused on driving intelligent growth for ambitious businesses and leading brands. As a Director of Insights, you will lead multiple research and insights engagements, develop actionable recommendations, and foster relationships with clients while mentoring junior team members.
Brand MarketingMarket ResearchMarketingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead and successfully delivering multiple research and insights engagements at a time
Act as a thought partner to our junior to senior-level clients
Crafting insights and developing actionable and provocative recommendations
Maintaining trusted relationships
Unlock organic growth through fostering ongoing relationships and repeat clients
Methodology recommendations and engagement design
Content and questionnaire development
Managing internal and external project members through the execution of data collection
Field management
Data processing
Analysis
Reporting
Working with and collaborating with internal cross-functional teams in support of executing the highest quality work
Translating data into learnings
Integrated visual stories and comprehensive narratives that establish impactful and strategic recommendations
Establishing, supporting, and building thriving relationships with Jr. to Sr. Level Insights, Marketing, and other cross-functional client Stakeholders
Mentoring, coaching, and delegating appropriate work to Associates and Sr. Associates (US and India based), and Associate Directors
Sharing responsibility for their growth, development, and training roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
7+ years of custom primary research experience (quantitative and mixed methods)
Strong analytic and storytelling skills, with ability to translate data into insights
Expertise in a range of research methodologies, including survey design, advanced analytics, and integration of quantitative and qualitative findings
Strong project management skills with ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Experience mentoring and developing junior researchers
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights to diverse audiences including Senior level stakeholders
Strong client management and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams and manage relationships with external vendors
Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn (learning mindset), openness to sharing, receiving, asking for, and applying feedback
Adaptability to new methodologies and technologies in the market
Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data collection, analysis, and reporting
Technical Proficiency: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Critical thinking
Strategic thinking
Project management
Problem identification oriented around solutions and Point of View (POV)
Ability to learn and adapt to cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency
Issue de-escalation and solutioning
Leadership presence through influence and peer relationships
Preferred
advanced degree in a related field
Prior experience managing and leading others as a people manager
Company
Material
Material is a strategy, insights, design, and technology partner to companies striving for customer centricity in a digital-first world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Jenessa Hunter
SVP, Growth and Account Management
Recent News
2025-07-01
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