Mid-level Researcher & Strategist
Salzburg. Full time
Turn research into strategic direction with our Brand Strategy & Research team!
Our team bridges the gap between business, brand, and users. With us, you’ll dive deep into our clients’ brands, products and services using a mixed-methods approach. You’ll identify new opportunities, provide strategic direction, and co-create design solutions that improve brands and explore future horizons.
KISKA is a highly collaborative environment – so you’ll regularly team up with designers and product managers to develop the qualitative insights needed to make strong strategic decisions. Our focus industries include mobility, sports, industrial and manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods and electronics, but you’ll likely work on a wide range of projects beyond these. No day is the same!
In this role you will…
- Ideate and organise research activities – including process and method selection, recruitment, and implementation.
- Develop mixed-methods research approaches tailored to client needs, drawing on experience in qualitative research, market research, surveys, and data-informed analysis.
- Analyse and synthesise research findings with a strong qualitative focus, complemented by quantitative inputs where relevant, using methods such as textual analysis, empathy mapping, and experience journeys to generate actionable insights.
- Use your findings as a springboard for future action, integrating the user at every stage of the strategic or design process.
- Manage research activities with the team, moderate workshops, and present your recommendations for strategic direction.
- Work closely with diverse stakeholders – from end-users to client representatives at board level.
We are looking for…
- A university degree in design / design research / brand marketing / psychology / sociology / data science / human-technology interaction / engineering.
- 2–3 years professional experience in research / design. Ideally with some background in consulting.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skill set, plus confidence working with quantitative inputs (surveys, structured datasets) and AI-assisted analysis.
- An interest in interactive product experiences, digital communication, product lifecycles, and design impact.
- Openness to an experimental research approach, mixing qualitative and quantitative methods, and working through ambiguity, uncertainty, and questions that may remain unresolved for some time before a direction emerges.
- High levels of empathy and sociability to support interviews, co-creation workshops, and contextual inquiries in different contexts.
- Willingness to travel for research and workshops.
- Fluency in English. Very good German proficiency.
KISKA is an equal opportunity employer. We value talent, curiosity, and individuality regardless of background, identity, or experience. We’re building a culture where creative people can do their best work, together. Join a team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the alpine playground right outside our studio doors. With flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and a culture built around people. Come shape what’s next.
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Why choose KISKA?
With four global locations, we have a perfect destination for everyone. But no matter which location intrigues you, you’ll find some things stay the same. We are all united by our desire to design cutting-edge products. We’re linked by our dedication to breathe life into every brand experience. And we are proud of our collaboration of professionals from every walk of life – nerds, athletes, musicians, adrenaline-junkies, artists, introverts, extroverts, mums, dads. If you share the vision, you are a Kiskanian.
Live
Live
- Choose your adventure. From the heart of the Alps in Salzburg to the never-sleeping city of Shanghai, each studio has a unique look and feel. Which is for you?
- Get settled. Immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions with the help of our HR team – friendly faces who can advise on visas, language classes, insurance, and much more!
Work
Work
- Expand your creativity. Join one of our diverse teams and find the newest ways to innovate. Then, kick back and relax with our in-house comforts – well-equipped kitchens, bike storage, social spaces, and more!
- Get obsessed. Share our desire to delight consumers and relish in solving challenges with brand and design. Bring your skillset and perspective to our diverse team and collaborate with experts around the world. Our collective passion is what makes KISKA unique.
Play
Play
- Dive in! Join your teammates on a new pursuit – whether it’s surfing, motocross, skateboarding, mountain biking, running, e-sports, or rock-climbing. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! What will be your next obsession?
- Meet the KISKA family! Strap on your Lederhosen and get your dancing shoes on because we host social events throughout the year. Or if that’s not your style, simply unwind after work with a local beer from our kitchen.
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