Fashion Insights Consultant

Who we are…

GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change.

By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what’s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence.

Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world’s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world’s most successful organizations.?

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.

The role…

GlobalData’s Fashion & Retail Consulting Team is seeking a Fashion Insights Consultant with a strong interest in the fashion and apparel market. In this fast-paced role, you will deliver consulting projects for fashion retailers, brands, and lifestyle players, providing business intelligence on category performance, consumer behaviour, trend shifts, and competitive dynamics shaping the future of fashion.

What you’ll be doing…

• Conduct in-depth fashion market research and analysis to produce high-quality deliverables, including market sizing, category and channel performance (online/offline), pricing and promotions, and consumer behaviour analysis.
• Track and interpret fashion trends (e.g., silhouettes, occasions, materials, sustainability, resale/rental, influencer impact) and translate them into commercial implications for clients.
• Present insights and recommendations to clients, responding to questions and adapting outputs based on feedback and evolving project needs.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop clear, actionable recommendations across areas such as assortment strategy, customer targeting, brand positioning, go-to-market, and international expansion.
• Build deep market knowledge, becoming a subject matter expert for your assigned countries, fashion categories, and customer segments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accurate, efficient, and on-time delivery of consulting projects.

What we’re looking for…

• Research Skills: Strong secondary and (where needed) primary research capability, with the ability to summarise findings and extract relevant, fashion-specific insights.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex datasets and connect insights to client objectives, developing strategic recommendations grounded in fashion industry and consumer dynamics.
• Data Analysis: Advanced MS Excel skills (including modelling and complex functions) and a methodical approach to handling large datasets to answer defined business questions.
• Curiosity and Passion: A proactive, curious mindset with genuine passion for fashion, retail, and evolving consumer preferences.
• Report & Presentation Skills: Ability to create clear, compelling reports and presentations with strong storytelling and professional polish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organisation, comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver who can work independently with initiative, while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline (or equivalent commercial experience).
• 1/2+ years’ experience in fashion retail, apparel/footwear brands, retail consulting, or an analytical insights role preferred (flexibility for high-potential candidates).
• If you are passionate about fashion and consumer behaviour and want to make a meaningful impact in a growing consulting team, we invite you to apply.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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