Senior Market Research Analyst

Apply design thinking methodologies and futures-oriented analysis to deliver compelling, story-driven insights that inform strategic marketing decisions across our global practice areas. Synthesize intelligence from diverse external sources—industry publications, market reports, economic data, and databases toidentifyemerging patterns,anticipate future scenarios, and produce forward-looking intelligence that positions the firm forsmart growth.

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

• Monitor and analyze publications, reports, economic indicators, and databases toidentifysignals, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities
• Conduct comprehensive company, market, economic, and geographical research to support business development and positioning
• Perform in-depth competitor analysis and market assessments across architecture, design, and built environment industries
• Apply scenario planning and futures methodologies toanticipatemarket shifts andidentifyshort andlong-term implications

• Synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, actionable intelligence using qualitative research methodologies
• Identifythematictrends, patterns, and opportunities across multiple data sources
• Create comprehensive market assessments and competitive intelligence reports that connect present realities to future possibilities
• In collaboration with the Market Intelligence Manager, define and manage intelligence team deliverables and coordinate the dissemination of this information on an established cadence

• Translate complex market intelligence into compelling narratives that resonate withinternalandexternalaudiences
• Craft story-driven insights that illuminate the implications of emerging trends and future scenarios
• Prepare intelligence briefings, presentations, and reports that weave data into meaningful narratives about market opportunities and challenges
• Distill information into accessible, engaging formats—including executive summaries—that bring possibilities to life for firmwide audiences
• Develop thought leadership content that positions the firm at the forefront of industry evolution

• Apply design thinking principles to frame research questions, explore problems from multiple perspectives, and develop innovative analytical approaches
• Collaborate with the Market Intelligence Manager to prototype and iterate on team deliverables
• Develop systems for capturing and sharing knowledge generated
• Ensure quality and analytical rigor across all deliverables whilemaintainingaccessibility
• Mentor junior team members on analytical techniques, qualitative research methodologies, futures thinking, and narrative development best practices
• Stay current with industry trends, economic indicators, foresight methodologies, and analytical innovations

• Undergraduate or master's degree in marketing, Economics, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Design Futures, Behavioral Change, Journalismor related field
• 8+years of experience in business intelligence, market research, strategic foresight, competitive intelligence, or economic research
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative research…