Beauty Industry | Los Angeles, CA

Location: Los Angeles, California (In-person)

Compensation: $500 Fixed Project Fee

Timeline: Approximately 2–3 working days (to be completed within a two-week window)

About Us

We are a boutique international PR and marketing agency specializing in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. We're currently conducting an in-person market research project for one of our beauty clients and are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Field Research Assistant to support this project in the Los Angeles area.

This is a short-term, project-based opportunity that's ideal for someone interested in beauty, marketing, consumer insights, or market research.

About the Project

You'll visit a list of assigned nail salons and beauty wholesale stores throughout Los Angeles to conduct short, in-person interviews with store staff.

The conversations will help us better understand the professional beauty market and gather valuable insights for our client.

Training, interview questions, store lists, and project guidelines will all be provided before the project begins.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned nail salons and beauty wholesale stores throughout Los Angeles.
• Conduct approximately 10 successful in-person interviews (each around 20 minutes).
• Speak with store managers, front desk staff, or other knowledgeable employees (owners are not required).
• Record each interview following our project guidelines and with the participant's permission.
• Complete a survey questionnaire based on each interview.
• Organize and submit all interview recordings and completed questionnaires.
• Maintain regular communication with our team throughout the project.
• Complete all assigned deliverables within the project timeline.

Deliverables

At the completion of the project, you'll submit:

• Approximately 10 completed interviews with qualified participants.
• A video or audio recording of each interview.
• One completed survey questionnaire for each interview.
• Any relevant notes or observations from your visits.
• Organized files submitted in the format provided.

Requirements

• Must be based in the Los Angeles, CA area.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle and be comfortable driving between multiple locations throughout Los Angeles.
• Friendly, confident, and comfortable speaking with new people.
• Professional, reliable, and organized.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using a smartphone to record interviews.
• Interest in the beauty industry, marketing, or market research is a plus.
• Able to communicate regularly and meet project deadlines.

What We'll Provide

• A list of assigned stores.
• Interview guide and survey questionnaire.
• Project onboarding and training.
• Recording and submission guidelines.
• Ongoing support throughout the project.

Compensation & Timeline

• $500 fixed project fee.
• The estimated workload is approximately 2–3 days, depending on your schedule and route planning.
• You'll have up to two weeks to complete the project, allowing you to work on a flexible schedule.