Senior Creative Researcher
RED @ Vanguard Creative Intelligence
Vanguards in-house creative agency RED @ Vanguard is expanding its Creative Intelligence research team and seeking a Senior Creative Researcher who blends qualitative depth with quantitative this role youll help ensure insights are the foundation of all content creative and user experiences directly contributing to Vanguards mission of improving outcomes for investors.
You will collaborate closely with a diverse mix of partners across Personal Investor and Advice & Wealth Management Marketing including peer researchers creative strategists marketing specialists and marketing leadership. As part of a small but high impact team recognized for advancing client insights-driven marketing youll shape more resonant effective and continuously improving creative work.
About the Team: Our mission: Uncover actionable investor insights that inspire compelling research-backed opportunities and strategies.
What youll do:
Lead Insight-Driven Research
Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research that informs positioning marketing strategy creative strategy.
Develop tailored research approaches conduct primary research analyze data and translate findings into clear compelling stories with actionable implications.
Identify when new research is needed or when existing insights and secondary sources can be synthesized to move work forward.
Collaborate Across Creative and Marketing Disciplines
Partner with creative strategists marketing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to ensure insights inspire strong meaningful creative outcomes.
Present research findings to project teams stakeholders and senior leaders.
Manage timelines stakeholders and competing priorities across multiple projects.
Stay Curious and Continuously Evolve
Experiment with new methodologies tools and industry innovations.
Bring a proactive open-minded and collaborative spirit to every project.
Who Makes a Strong Candidate
A hands-on researcher who thrives in a creative environment and enjoys seeing your insights rapidly put into action.
Comfortable working in ambiguity and skilled at structuring clarity from complexity.
A compelling storyteller who can translate data into narrative and influence.
A strong collaborator who builds relationships across disciplines and levels.
Curious adaptable and committed to continuous learning.
Qualifications
5 years of related experience in market research and/or user experience research.
Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative primary research.
Ability to translate research findings into clear actionable recommendations that drive marketing creative strategy and user experience decisions.
Experience in financial services creative agencies or research agencies preferred.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
Applicants are welcome but not required to include a brief cover letter highlighting how their experience aligns with this role; while optional it can help us more quickly understand your relevant skills and prioritize your application.
Vanguard operates on a hybrid working model designed to balance flexibility with meaningful inperson collaboration. For roles based in our Malvern PA campus crew members work onsite Tuesday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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