Director of Consumer Insights Jobs

Director of Consumer Insights jobs are open across CPG, retail, financial services, healthcare, and media, from manager-level to VP, with specializations in quantitative research, qualitative methodology, and customer segmentation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerFashionphile
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type92% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Platform Enablement Consultant (SaaS Consumer Insights Platform)
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Platform Enablement Consultant (SaaS Consumer Insights Platform)
quantilope GmbH
New York, New York
Consulting & Professional Services
Customer Service & Support
Customer Success
$75k - $86k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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Consumer Insights & Analytics Manager
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Consumer Insights & Analytics Manager
CJ Schwan’s
Hopkins, Minnesota
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$93k - $154k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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International Theatrical Research Lead, WW Theatrical and US Streaming Film Consumer Insights
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International Theatrical Research Lead, WW Theatrical and US Streaming Film Consumer Insights
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Business Analysis
Project Management
Research & Academia
$125k - $170k/yr
10,000+

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Consumer Insights Analyst
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Consumer Insights Analyst
Fashionphile
Irvine, California
Brand Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$75k - $95k/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Consumer Insights Analyst
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Consumer Insights Analyst
Fashionphile
Atlanta, Georgia
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$75k - $95k/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Director of Consumer Insights Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Fashionphile10
  • Macy's2
  • Amazon2
  • AARP1
  • Mars1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of consumer insights jobs.

  • 7 or more years of market research or consumer insights experience, including team leadership
  • Proficiency with quantitative research methods, including survey design and statistical analysis
  • Experience commissioning and interpreting qualitative research such as focus groups and in-depth interviews
  • Familiarity with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen, Kantar, or similar panel providers
  • Proven ability to translate research findings into actionable strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree in market research, psychology, sociology, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Director of Consumer Insights Job Search

Quantify the business impact you drove

Hiring panels for director of consumer insights roles want to see research that changed decisions, not just studies that were completed. Reframe every resume bullet around the business outcome your insights enabled, whether that was a product pivot, pricing change, or campaign shift.

Show your mixed-methods range clearly

Many postings distinguish between quant-heavy and qual-heavy research directors. Call out both sides of your toolkit explicitly, naming survey platforms, focus group experience, ethnographic work, and syndicated data sources so recruiters can match you to the right opening.

Target postings that name your research verticals

Filter openings by the category or industry your research experience covers, such as CPG, fintech, or healthcare. Consumer insights directors who can claim category fluency get further in screening than generalists, so prioritize roles where your vertical expertise is a direct match.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of consumer insights openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a research portfolio with one case study

Unlike most leadership roles, consumer insights directors are often asked to walk through a research project end to end during interviews. Have one polished case study ready that covers the business question, methodology selection, findings, and the decision the research ultimately drove.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role owns primary research budgets, manages a team, or sits in a cross-functional model that depends on other departments. Scope determines how much influence you actually have, and misalignment here is the most common reason directors leave within two years.

Director of Consumer Insights Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of consumer insightss?

The most active employers for director of consumer insightss right now are Fashionphile, Macy's, and Amazon, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. CPG companies, financial services firms, and large retailers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.

How many director of consumer insights jobs are remote?

About 100% of director of consumer insights openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common for roles focused on quantitative research and data synthesis. Positions that require frequent moderation of qualitative sessions or close collaboration with product and marketing teams tend to be on-site or hybrid more often.

How do you become a director of consumer insights?

Most directors of consumer insights move up through individual contributor research roles, building expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods before taking on team leadership. Gaining cross-functional experience by partnering with product, brand, and strategy teams is essential. Many candidates also pursue graduate-level training in research methods or social science to strengthen their credibility at the director level.

Can you get hired as a director of consumer insights without direct leadership experience?

Some candidates do move into a director of consumer insights role without formal people-management history by demonstrating strong project leadership, mentorship of junior researchers, and cross-functional influence. Emphasizing your ability to set a research agenda, manage agency and vendor relationships, and present findings to executive audiences can offset a lack of direct reports on your resume.

What does the director of consumer insights interview process look like?

The interview process for a director of consumer insights typically includes an initial screening with a talent partner, a hiring manager conversation focused on research philosophy and leadership style, a case study or presentation round where you walk through a past research project, and final-round interviews with cross-functional stakeholders such as the CMO, VP of Strategy, or product leadership.

Where can I find and apply to director of consumer insights jobs?

You can find and apply to director of consumer insights jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your research background and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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