Insight Meets Impact in China.

Be part of Kadence China where forward-thinking research fuels smarter decisions in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Shanghai

What It’s Like to Work Here

Kadence China offers a fast-moving, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions matter. With a strong culture of collaboration and trust, team members are empowered to take ownership, think strategically, and grow in meaningful ways. It’s where innovation meets intention, and where your work drives real decisions for real brands.

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Why You'll Love It

Why Join Us?

Remote and Flexible Work

Enjoy the freedom to work from where you’re most productive at home, in the office, or on the move.

Career Growth

Gain hands-on experience with diverse industries and clients, with opportunities to develop your expertise and lead projects.

Collaborative Culture

Join a team that values clear communication, mutual support, and a shared drive to deliver exceptional insight.

Meet Our Senior Team

Kouei Kaku

Kouei Kaku

Specialist sectors FMCG, Kids Research, Technology Current location China

Kouei has worked in the market research industry for over 20 years. Originally from Japan, he has spent the past 14 years in China and is bilingual in Japanese and Chinese. His expertise lies in helping brands understand how to cater to the needs of Chinese consumers so they can succeed in this lucrative market.

Steven Zhou

Steven Zhou

Specialist sectors Automotive, Media, FMCG, Healthcare, Technology, Financial Services, Food & Beverage Current location China

Steven has almost two decades’ experience conducting market research in China, having worked at global, as well as top tier Chinese market research agencies. Steven’s passion is qualitative moderation, drawing on his expertise to help organisations build a rich understanding of their customers.

Our Culture

Curious
Curious.

A question unanswered is our favorite type of question. We relentlessly pursue answers to uncover hidden gems of knowledge. We help brands discover answers to the who, what, when, where, and why so they can make game-changing decisions.

Dependable
Dependable.

Trust between our agency and our brand partners is at the very core of everything we do. We are reliable and true to our word. If we make a promise, we will move mountains to deliver.

Agile
Agile.

We are adaptive and responsive to your changing research needs. We understand no research project is ever linear, consumer behaviors are constantly in flux, and your business needs often change. We are flexible to your changing needs.

Genuine
Genuine.

We communicate and connect on a genuine level. With a true appreciation and understanding of your wants and needs, we strive to form trustworthy and reliable relationships with our clients and the brands we help. We want you to be successful and reach your goals, and you will feel it with every interaction between our company and yours.

Futurists
Futurists.

We see patterns that help uncover future predictions in behaviors and results. We are always seeking to understand “what’s next” for you and your brand, and the best path forward to achieve your vision of success.

Work With Us

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Whether you’re looking for your first role or the next step in your career, Kadence is where curiosity meets opportunity. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining research.

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