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Research Assistant

New York, NY

$21 - $29/hr

About the Role As a Research Assistant, you will directly support the Portfolio Manager(s) and ... in a timely fashion. This is done using Factset and or Bloomberg * Book travel arrangements ...

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

About the Role As a Research Assistant, you will directly support the Portfolio Manager(s) and ... in a timely fashion. This is done using Factset and or Bloomberg * Book travel arrangements ...

Research Assistant 3

Miami, FL

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 3 ensures compliance with university policies, rules, and regulations to ... Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion. * Provides ...

Research Assistant 3

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 3 ensures compliance with university policies, rules, and regulations to ... Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion. * Provides ...

Research Assistant 3

Miami, FL

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 3 ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to ... Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion. * Assists in ...

Research Assistant 3

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 3 ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to ... Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion. * Assists in ...

Research Assistant 3

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 3 (A) ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to ... Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion. * Assists in ...

Research Assistant 3

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 3 (A) ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to ... Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion. * Assists in ...

Research Assistant

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $26/hr

The University of Iowa Health Care is looking for a Research Assistant (RA) to support the Geerling ... timely fashion (typically within the same business day). This position occasionally requires ...

Research Assistant

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $26/hr

... timely fashion (typically within the same business day). This position occasionally requires ... Research Assistant * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time * Work ...

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How much do fashion research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for fashion research assistant in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Fashion Research Assistants?

Fashion Research Assistants are professionals who support designers, brands, and fashion institutions by gathering and analyzing information on trends, fabrics, consumer preferences, and market movements. They often conduct research on historical and current fashion trends, assist in developing mood boards, and help forecast upcoming styles. Their work is crucial for informed decision-making in design, marketing, and product development within the fashion industry.

What are some common challenges faced by Fashion Research Assistants, and how can they be overcome?

Fashion Research Assistants often face challenges such as tight deadlines for trend reports, staying updated with rapidly changing trends, and sourcing credible data from diverse markets. To overcome these hurdles, it’s important to develop strong organizational and time management skills, maintain a robust network of industry contacts, and regularly utilize reputable trend forecasting tools. Collaborating closely with designers, merchandisers, and other research staff also helps ensure accuracy and relevance in research findings.

What is the difference between Fashion Research Assistant vs Fashion Buyer?

AspectFashion Research AssistantFashion Buyer
Required CredentialsDegree in fashion, marketing, or related field; research skillsExperience in fashion retail, merchandising, or buying; industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, design studios, or corporate officesRetail stores, showrooms, or corporate offices
Industry UsageUsed in fashion companies for trend analysis and product developmentUsed in retail and wholesale to select and purchase merchandise

While both roles are integral to the fashion industry, a Fashion Research Assistant focuses on trend analysis, market research, and supporting design teams, whereas a Fashion Buyer is responsible for selecting and purchasing merchandise to meet consumer demand. The roles often overlap in industry knowledge but differ in daily tasks and objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fashion Research Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fashion Research Assistant, you need a solid understanding of fashion history, trend analysis, and research methodologies, often supported by a degree in fashion, textiles, or a related field. Familiarity with digital research tools, industry databases, and software like Adobe Creative Suite is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with designers and presenting findings. These skills are crucial for producing accurate, insightful research that informs and inspires creative and strategic decisions in the fashion industry.
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Research Assistant

$21 - $29/hr

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Job description

About the Role

As a Research Assistant, you will directly support the Portfolio Manager(s) and Research Analysts on your team.

Your primary duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. You will support analysts and/or portfolio managers through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: scheduling meetings, researching conferences, booking travel & making itineraries, creating and submitting expense reports, arranging conference calls, maintaining current watchlists as well as new ideas on FactSet for portfolios and companies your PM/analyst cover or are interested in researching, ordering catering, keeping contacts up to date, obtaining and filing company information.

This individual will report directly to the VP, Director of Workplace Operations.  This team is comprised of 13 Research Assistants. The role will also involve coverage for other research assistants when needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Answer phone calls with proper call screening, forwarding, and message taking.
  • Schedule meetings and appointments
    • Coordinate with all necessary parties and gather all requested materials
    • Work with the receptionist to make sure the calendar appointment has all of the necessary details, such as attendee names, agenda, conference room, catering requests, etc.
    • When scheduling meetings with multiples analysts and PM's must be able to work efficiently with other assistants
  • Sort through emails and search for relevant events, meetings or calls that may be of interest
    • Check for relevant conferences and present the information to the analysts/PMs; keep track of deadlines and ensure registration
  • Act as a liaison with brokers, banks and investor relations representative
    • Work with brokers and IR representatives to register PM's/Analysts for Conferences and Investor Days and schedule any meetings that PM's/Analysts find of interest. 
    • Make sure PM's Analysts have the most current agenda for Conference and Investor Day and add any presentations to calendar that they would like to attend. 
  • Maintain and update contact lists
  • Create or update documents and spreadsheets to help your analyst/PM streamline and organize his or her workload
  • Produce and distribute correspondence
  • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
  • Maintain a filing system
  • Every quarter, keep track of the calendar for earnings calls.  This may include providing press releases, transcripts, estimates and research reports to your analysts/PMs in a timely fashion. This is done using Factset and or Bloomberg
  • Book travel arrangements: including flights, car services, hotels and itineraries. 
    • Maintain a list of all travel requirements including all hotel and airline points numbers, seat/airline preference, hotel preference
  • Submit and reconcile expense reports
  • Provide general support to visitors
  • Take notes on calls upon request
  • Work with other assistants when necessary to schedule meetings and conferences call, and make sure there is always adequate coverage
  • Being a team player within the Research Assistant team
  • Take on project work as needed which may include but not limited to maintaining new ideas, taking notes on earnings calls, and maintaining relationships with mgmt. companies

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • 3-5 years administrative or executive assistant experience in a professional office setting.
  • Preferred experience in the financial services industry
  • Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge and Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience preparing expense reports and making travel arrangements
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly motivated, result-oriented self-starter with good work ethic
  • Attention to detail and outstanding listening and follow up skills.
  • Team player who strives to creatively solve problems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office