Ipsos, Research Intern and Business Design Intern

As a Research Intern in our qualitative department, you will join a team of anthropologists, sociologists, strategists, and qualitative specialists who share a passion for understanding people and translating deep human understanding into actionable recommendations for our clients. You will gain practical experience with:

• Conducting fieldwork such as interviews, focus groups, online ethnography, and observations
• Participating in qualitative analysis, pattern recognition and the development of insights and recommendations for clients
• Assisting with preparation of reports and presentations of qualitative findings
• Working with digital research methods such as social listening and AI Visibility with our bespoke AI tools and industry-leading solutions to strengthen your analytical capabilities
• Typically, you will work in a project team alongside a consultant and a project manager. You will have your own independent tasks and play an important role in delivering projects from start to finish.

As a Business Design Intern, you will work closely with our qualitative consultants to elevate the way we communicate insights, develop concepts, and create engaging client deliverables. You will gain practical experience with:

• Turning research insights into strategic recommendations and compelling concepts
• Designing visually engaging client presentations and deliverables using illustrations and graphics
• Experimenting with new formats and creative ways of presenting knowledge
• Supporting innovation and concept development projects
• Editing video content used in client presentations and deliverables.

Research Intern:

• You are studying a social science discipline with a strong methodological foundation. This could be anthropology, sociology, applied cultural analysis, or a related field. 
• Experience or interest in video production is considered an advantage, as video-based deliverables are often part of our projects. 
• You are passionate about understanding human behaviour, attitudes, and motivations
• You have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with qualitative data
• You are comfortable working in PowerPoint, as many of our reports and proposals are developed there
• You can work independently and take ownership of your tasks.

Business Design Intern:

• You are studying design, visual communication, digital design, multimedia design, or a related discipline.
• You are motivated by combining creativity with business understanding and enjoy finding innovative ways to communicate complex knowledge and insights. 
• You have a creative mindset and enjoy visual and engaging storytelling
• You have a passion for translating insights and ideas into direction
• You are skilled in design software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• You are comfortable working in PowerPoint, as many of our reports and proposals are developed there.