Product Design & Strategy Lab Associate

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance

Learning & development opportunities

Home office stipend

Job summary

Kearney is seeking an Associate for its Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab) in Chicago. You will lead workstreams, shape actionable recommendations, and partner with designers, engineers, and category experts to solve problems that impact shelves and margins.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in relevant fields and hold an MBA or advanced degree, with experience in consumer goods, insights, or portfolio strategy. Willingness to relocate to Chicago is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in consumer goods, consumer insights, category management, brand or product management, or innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams and shape client recommendations.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and category experts.
• Apply consumer insights to drive growth and portfolio optimization.
• Contribute to product strategy and marketplace outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Consumer insights

Category management

Problem solving

Relocation to Chicago

MBA or advanced degree

Education

MBA or other advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kearney is seeking an Associate for its Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab) in Chicago. You will lead workstreams, shape actionable recommendations, and partner with designers, engineers, and category experts to solve problems that impact shelves and margins.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in relevant fields and hold an MBA or advanced degree, with experience in consumer goods, insights, or portfolio strategy. Willingness to relocate to Chicago is preferred.