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Market Research Work Placement

Listing ID: 1535293

Market Research Work Placement

Type of Position: Internship / Work Placement
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: In-Trend
Location: Hackney Wick, East London, London, UK
Length of Internship / Placement: A minimum of 6 months
Hours: Full Time
Specified Hours: Hybrid
Salary / Wage: National Minimum Wage
Reporting To: Senior Market Researcher
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 week 3 days
About: In-Trend is a beauty trend intelligence and ideation agency based in London. It has expertise in all beauty categories from make-up to hair - with an edge for aesthetic medicine and professional services.

With almost two decades of experience, In-Trend is trusted by businesses worldwide as a key reference point for bespoke product analysis and macro insights.

In-Trend works with thousands of experts all over the world. It has expansive connections with professionals (hairstylists, make-up artists, estheticians etc.) and experts (entrepreneurs, freelancers) across the world.

In-Trend has spotted multitudes of beauty trends with proven commercial value, giving the world’s best companies invaluable power in their trend decision-making.

Calling all beauty lovers!  We are In-Trend, a world-leading beauty intelligence agency based in Hackney Wick, London.  We are looking for a beauty enthusiast to help us identify new beauty innovations and brands.  This is ideally a hybrid role (2 days per week in the east London office).

Main Duties of the Market Research Intern:

  • Tradeshow Research: Identify emerging beauty innovations and standout companies driving change across categories such as skincare, makeup, haircare, hair styling, aesthetic medicine, and wellness.
  • Social Media & Magazine Research: Track and report on trending hacks, application techniques, styles, and looks seen across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and editorial publications.
  • Proofreading Support: Assist the team with ad hoc proofreading tasks to ensure accuracy and clarity in client-facing reports.
  • Slide Layout Assistance: Support senior team members by laying out slides for smaller reports, helping to ensure visual consistency and clear communication of insights.

What you'll gain working at In-Trend:

  • Social Media Research: Learn how to monitor and analyse beauty trends, brand activity, and consumer conversations across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit.
  • Market Research: Gain experience assisting with ad hoc research tasks, learning to adapt and build methodologies based upon project requirements.
  • Time Management: Learn how to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, agency-style environment.
  • Adaptability: Build the ability to work efficiently under pressure, shift focus quickly between projects, and respond to evolving priorities.
  • Industry Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of the global beauty industry, from mass market to luxury, through hands-on involvement in live projects.

What In-Trend is looking for:

  • Available to work full-time at In-Trend for a minimum of six months.
  • Excellent research skills
  • Knowledgeable in the beauty and wellness industry.

Application

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Application Form

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Applicant Requirements

The recruiter would like you to confirm you meet the following requirements before your application can be sent. Please tick the following boxes to confirm you meet the requirements of the role. These requirements do need to be confirmed in order for your application to be sent

I'm available to work full-time at In-Trend or a minimum of six months. *

I have excellent research skills. *

I can confirm that I will be undertaking this role as part of a placement year. *

I'm knowledgeable in the beauty and wellness industry. *

Applicant Questions

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Do you follow the latest beauty trends on social media? *

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Why do you want to work for In-Trend? *

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Are you available to commute to our east London office? *

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When can you start? *

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