Large global presence, local Chicago studio feel. Support the Sr. Strategist  and work with Account, Design and Engineering to develop strategies for packaging, and communication projects. Help build creative direction based on study of competitors, consumer insights and trends. The right candidate has a Design degree and 3 or more years working in Brand Strategy, preferably with a CPG agency. The clients will come from food, beverage, wine and spirits industries. Experience researching trends, audits and brand positioning is necessary. Work with tight teams to develop great product positioning. Solid mentors and room to grow. 

Responsibilities
*With Strategy team leadership support qualitative research thru in-homes, focus groups and digital sources
*Contribute to think tank approaches to build strategic and creative direction

Fit
*Curious 
*Collaborator by nature
*Communicator