Market Research Consultant

About The Opportunity

Aligned is seeking expert Market Research Professionals to join our team of consultants for immediate part‑time, remote freelance projects supporting leading AI research and frontier model companies. We are looking for individuals with a proven track record in market research, competitive analysis, or strategic intelligence from reputable firms or Fortune 500 companies.

Projects offer competitive hourly compensation, starting at $60 to $80 USD per hour for newly approved experts, with rates scaling upwards of $150 USD per hour for top performers. This is an opportunity to supplement your income with well‑paying, fully‑remote freelance work and contribute your insights to the forefront of AI innovation.

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At Aligned, we have built a platform that connects the world’s most talented professionals to freelance projects at AI companies in need of their expertise. From doctors and scientists to engineers and business professionals, the Aligned community comprises the top 10% of experts and freelancers in every domain.

Unlike low‑skill freelance work on traditional consulting platforms, our community of experts set their own pay and are exclusively matched to the top‑paying projects at the world’s leading AI research companies.

• Apply:
  Submit your application at /signup
• Verification:
  Complete a short application verifying your education and experience.
• Matching:
  Once approved, you'll immediately be eligible for paid projects that match your areas of expertise.
• Payment:
  Projects are paid hourly and start at $60-80 USD / hour for newly approved experts. You will be paid bi‑weekly.

• You are a native or fluent English speaker and can confidently write at the university level.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in market research, competitive intelligence, or strategic analysis at a reputable firm such as Gartner, Forrester, Nielsen, Ipsos, Kantar, Euromonitor, Mintel, or within a corporate strategy/insights function at a Fortune 500 company.
• You have advanced Excel skills, including experience with data manipulation, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data visualization.
• You have demonstrable expertise synthesizing market data, competitive landscapes, and strategic insights into clear, actionable presentations.
• You possess exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex research findings for executive audiences.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Set your own rates and work on your own terms.
• Flexible Remote Projects:
  All jobs are fully remote with flexible hours.
• No‑Stress Matching:
  No need to search for jobs or promote yourself. We do the work.
• Expert Community:
  Gain access to a network of like‑minded experts and professionals.
• Impact on the Future of AI:
  Regularly contribute to unreleased AI projects at the world’s top AI research companies.

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Join the Aligned community of global professionals and domain experts powering the technology of tomorrow!

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