Product Design Specialist (Xico)

Company Description

R25_********* We are an integral and diverse team, united by a passion for delivering world‑class solutions. We work closely with end‑to‑end business branches to build and support the complete consumer journey for our clients. Our focus is on exceeding client expectations and maintaining the highest quality standards in markets around the world.

Product Design Specialist

We are seeking a Product Design Specialist to support the update, review, and optimization of sampling and universe estimation methodologies across global markets—with a special focus on Latin America (LATAM) and Europe. In this role, you will work extensively with demographic and behavioral data, conduct statistical analyses, and drive process improvements. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to broader consumer and product initiatives.

About You

You are a great fit to our team if you have knowledge of consumer behaviour, panels in general, consumer metrics and statistical analytics. Existing experience with sample designs and universe updates would be a great addition. Strong stakeholder management and project management skills together with agile, solution‑oriented ways of working and a high interest in decision making to bring our products forward are driving you. If you envision working within our team, profound coding experience and technical skills combined with a flexible and innovative mindset are essential skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Socio‑economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in FMCG, Retail, Consumer Research, or a related industry
• Familiarity with the LATAM market, ideally located near our Mexico City office

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, universe modeling, and sample design
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and handling large data sets
• Working knowledge of Python (required) and R (preferred)
• Experience with SQL and large‑scale databases
• Proficient English skills for cross‑country collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Effective project management and time management skills
• Comfortable working in agile environments and using agile tools
• Skilled at navigating complex challenges and maintaining collaborative, solution‑driven communication
• Ability to extract, clean, and analyze data; strong visualization and root cause analysis capabilities

Your Personal Qualities

• Reliable and results‑driven with a strong "Say‑Do" ratio
• Open communicator with a collaborative and positive approach
• Adaptable, proactive, and enthusiastic about working in a global, dynamic team

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In ****, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state‑of‑the‑art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.