Museum of Illusions · 3 days ago
Real Estate Associate
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expMuseum of Illusions is the world's largest and fastest-growing museum chain, and they are seeking a Real Estate Associate to guide data-driven site selection and market growth decisions. This role involves conducting demographic studies, assessing prospective locations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the company's expansion plans.
Museums and Historical Sites
Responsibilities
Perform in-depth demographic and psychographic studies using tools like Placer.ai and comparable platforms to visualize and interpret population characteristics, consumer behavior, and broader market trends
Examine customer profiles to uncover variables that are strongly associated with venue performance and overall success
Identify priority trade areas and assess candidate sites for Museum of Illusions locations by combining geospatial information with foot and vehicle traffic patterns, visitation metrics, competitive presence, and key economic data
Build analytical models and visual outputs to communicate location suitability, including risk analyses, opportunity scoring, and recommended real estate options
Partner with other analysts across the organization on data audits and analytical projects, exchanging insights and approaches to advance enterprise-wide initiatives
Support the real estate and franchising teams by delivering data-backed input for site assessments, lease negotiations, and new franchise opportunities
Contribute to the company’s growth roadmap by helping define franchise territories through market segmentation, competitor assessment, and forward-looking demand forecasts
Track and evaluate key performance indicators for existing locations to fine-tune analytical models and enhance subsequent site selection decisions
Continuously research developments in real estate analytics, new technologies, and leading practices to strengthen the organization’s data-driven decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a closely related discipline
Track record of working with GIS and data analytics, preferably within real estate, market research, or location intelligence contexts
Hands-on experience with geospatial analysis platforms such as ArcGIS, Placer.ai, or comparable tools
Strong analytical capabilities, including practical exposure to statistical modeling, correlation analyses, and data visualization
Working knowledge of demographic data sources (for example, Census datasets and consumer profiling solutions) and psychographic segmentation methods
Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to convert complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations
Experience with presentation tools and creating decks from the data gathered
Proven success collaborating across functions and clearly conveying technical insights to audiences without a technical background
Preferred
Master's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related advanced field
5+ years of experience in real estate analytics, site selection, or commercial development
Experience working within the location based entertainment industry, retail, or hospitality
Knowledge of additional tools like Google Earth Engine, or SQL for database querying
Company
Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions offers an entertaining journey for all groups by explaining the science and mechanics behind optical illusions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
St. Cloud CapitalConstitution Capital Partners
2026-01-20Private Equity
2026-01-08Private Equity
2026-01-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Jonathan Benjamin
Chief Executive Officer
Luka Novak
Chief Development Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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