Fashion Strategist

Fashion Strategist – Sports and Outdoors We are looking to hire a Fashion Strategist, with proven experience and interest in the Sports and Outdoors sector, to join our Consultancy team in the US. This is an office-based role out of our New York office. Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000. Key Accountabilities Work with the Senior Consultant and Director to deliver the defined Consultancy strategy to clients, ensuring appropriate methodologies and frameworks are employed across all project teams. Support commercial activity by contributing to client outreach and pitch meetings, building credibility with clients by showing up as a subject matter expert with authority and thought leadership. Conduct primary and secondary research across a variety of methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to deliver forecasts and insights that provide inspiration and commercial direction to benefit the client's future business, covering fashion apparel & footwear, performance wear, technical apparel & footwear, and athleisure. Develop research plans and design project frameworks to individual project requirements, training and overseeing junior team members on methodologies where applicable. Own and manage research workstreams, developing innovative trend intelligence and forecasts that drive repeat business and deepen client relationships. Flex between multiple projects and clients while maintaining composure and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Ensure accurate and up-to-date project management for designated projects. Present to key stakeholders both internally and externally, participating in Q&A and client workshops where appropriate. Travel nationally and internationally to deliver high-value consulting projects to clients, working across time zones with a diverse set of clients. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Qualifications and proven experience within Fashion Design or Buying, and/or experience working agency side consulting to fashion retail clients. Candidates with agency or trend forecasting experience will be preferred. Exceptional knowledge of the global fashion market and a clear understanding of premium to commercial trends across product categories. Experience across Sports & Outdoor categories, including Performance Wear, Technical Apparel and Footwear, Sports & Outdoor innovation and Athleisure, is highly desirable. Strong understanding of trend forecasting methodologies, consumer behavior, and marketing/social media trends across the fashion industry. Has worked across multiple research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to develop market-relevant fashion trend solutions, forecasts, creative direction and/or assortment plans. Analytical problem‑solving skills with experience in solving unstructured problems involving quantitative data, through a structured and hypothesis‑driven approach. Good presentation skills with proven experience of presenting to internal stakeholders, external clients and/or at events. Confident and articulate in both written and visual communication, with a confident style of writing and reporting in English. Proficient in fashion terminology (range building, assortments, product attributes, etc). Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace. Basic knowledge and/or capabilities in data visualisation software such as Tableau is an advantage. Benefits Paid Time Off – 15 days of vacation per year with an additional day for each year of service up to 20 days. WGSN also observes 12 Federal holidays. 6 weeks of paid parental leave. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – allows employees to save and invest for their own retirement on a tax‑deferred basis. WGSN matches 50% of the first 6% contributed by employees. Dental and Vision plans with MetLife. Health Care with Anthem & Blue Cross Blue Shield. Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long‑Term Disability – all eligible employees receive coverage at no cost through MetLife. Mental Health – WGSN provides Employee Assistance Program and access to inpatient, outpatient and virtual care if enrolled in an Anthem medical plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr