Posted October 6, 2025

AI Research Strategist (Market Research Innovation)

Vital Findings  | Culver City, CA, US

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Are you an experienced researcher with a passion for AI? Do you love to experiment with new AI research tools? Create your own custom GPTs or experiment with no code tools in your free time? Are you ready to be at the forefront of developing new ways to use AI for market research?

Vital Findings is a cutting-edge insights and strategy agency that leads creative research using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Obsessed with our client’s unique business challenges, custom research is our specialty. We are a dedicated, curious and fun team who passionately believes in our mission of elevating the insights industry and inspiring change. We pair the latest AI tools with engaging storytelling to bring research to life and drive action.

We are looking for an experienced researcher with a passion for AI to join our team as AI Research Strategist. In this role, you will have three initial areas of responsibility:●        The company’s go-to research expert for Qual-at-scale projects on various AI platforms (40%)●        Help investigate and serve as project lead on the company’s synthetic data projects (40%)●        A leader and team member on the company’s internal AI taskforce, which is focused on leveraging AI to create efficiencies in the research process (20%)

Working closely with the Chief Research Officer, you will develop custom approaches that leverage the rigor of traditional market research with the new capabilities of AI. 

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who loves research and the opportunities that AI provides to pioneer new techniques and methods.

●      5+ years of experience in qual and quant market research○      Knowledge and experience with traditional and cutting edge qualitative techniques (e.g. projective techniques)

●      Passion for AI○      Actively experiments with AI for research○      Experiments with no-code AI tools, custom GPTs, or other AI-related tools○      Experience with AI qual platforms like Outset.ai and ListenLabs a plus, but not required

●      Comfortable with ambiguity – AI is a fast-growing field and the company’s efforts here are meant to evolve and grow

●      Superior communication skills – this role will have significant client-facing responsibilities

●      Excellent ability to identify and communicate the relevant “story” within a dataset

●      Self-directed and motivated with the willingness & ability to roll up your sleeves and work in either a strategic or executional capacity

●      Using out of the box thinking to innovate and solve problems

●      Owner/Partner mentality that leads by example and takes initiative

●      Bachelor’s degree

We offer comprehensive healthcare, wellness perks, and remote flexibility to support your best work. Current benefits include HMO/PPO medical, dental, life and AD&D, disability, paid vacation, wellness benefit, tech/internet/phone stipend, 401K matching.

Cover letter and resume should detail your market research experience, your experience working with AI tools for research, and examples of how you demonstrate your passion for AI.

Vital Findings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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