About the job
Do you think like a management consultant, thrive in a startup environment, and can’t stop thinking about the intersection of data, technology, and AI?
With over 1300 employees, offices on five continents, and world-class clients like Samsung, L’Oreal, and LVMH, Artefact is a consulting firm that transforms data into value and business impact.
Who We Are
Founded and headquartered in Paris, Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm, specializing in data, analytics & Ai consulting, dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organizations. We are proud to say that we help our clients grow their data and digital capabilities, and that we’re also growing in parallel.
We have 1300 employees across 14 offices who are focused on accelerating digital transformation. Our state-of-the-art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies, and cohesive teams of the finest business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts are all dedicated to bringing extra value to every client. We design data-based solutions to meet our clients' specific needs, always conceived with a business-centric approach and delivered with tangible results. Our data-driven services are built upon the deep AI expertise we've acquired with our 300+ client base around the globe.
Find out more at artefact.com.
What you will be doing
As a junior data consultant you will help make data-driven decisions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Work with clients to understand their business needs and goals, and use data analysis techniques to identify trends and patterns that can inform decision-making and strategy. Our most successful consultants quickly gain additional responsibilities.
Some specific responsibilities of a junior data consultant may include:
- Collecting and organizing data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and web-based tools
- Cleaning and preparing data for analysis, including correcting errors and formatting data for use in statistical software
- Analyzing data using statistical techniques and tools, such as Excel, SQL, and R or Python
- Interpreting and presenting data insights to clients in clear, easy-to-understand language
- Collaborating with clients to understand their business needs and goals, and developing data-driven recommendations to meet those needs
- Participating in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on the latest data analysis techniques and tools.
To be successful in this role, a junior data consultant should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with large datasets. They should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will be interacting with clients and presenting data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Familiarity with statistical software and programming languages, such as R or Python, is also helpful for this role.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for forward-thinkers and “quick studies” who are poised to make impact, are ready to help our clients in their digital and data journeys, and will help to position Artefact at the forefront of innovation and disruption. As someone who will help build our U.S. office, we need a consultant who’s naturally curious, independent, team-oriented, and eager to learn. We’ll give you the tools and training to be successful, and you’ll come armed with the following:
- Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance
- 1-2 years of full-time work experience, ideally in one or more of the following areas: consulting, data/analytics, marketing, advertising, finance, or tech.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to represent Artefact in a client-facing capacity
- Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse team members; strong intercultural communication skills are a must
- Advanced familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint
- Interest in digital, data and the tech economy as a whole
- Strong teaching orientation; demonstrated ability to mentor more junior members of the team
- Knowledge of strategy consulting and/or digital marketing (within a start-up, agency, etc.) is highly desirable, but not required
Why you should join us
- Be on a startup team at an established global company: you will be joining a team of driven entrepreneurs. The Artefact U.S. business is at the beginning of an exciting growth journey and you’ll be part of the founding team!
- Get immersed into the digital and data industry: meet the most innovative partners, deliver cutting-edge projects, and see the industry from backstage. Sooner than you think, you’ll talk about Machine Learning, DevOps and AI like a pro.
- Develop your skill set: every day offers new challenges and new opportunities to learn. At Artefact, we take training very seriously, and you’ll be coached and mentored on your technical, consulting, and interpersonal skills on a regular basis.
- Make an impact for our clients: come and help industry leaders transform through data! We are devoted to our clients’ success and work hand-in hand with them to upskill their teams and help them reach their goals.
- Join a community: join a team of 1300 experts and professionals worldwide that will always be willing to help; be part of a startup environment in the U.S., which will make you feel welcome and help you thrive.
