Run Perception Intern, Run Research - January 2024

Brooks Running

Oct 19, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jan 08
Off-cycle Internship
Research & Development
Science
Seattle

Requirements

Master’s degree with a background in biomechanics, kinesiology, and/or exercise science or an equivalent analytical field.
Willing to commit to the intern position for six months onsite in Seattle, WA
Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience.
Able to commit to up to 40 hours a week to be physically present at HQ.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Well-developed quantitative skills with an aptitude for report-building, data mining, and interpretation.
Product creation or running retail experience is ideal.
Strong organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products. Always looking to improve our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary.
Must be able to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
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Responsibilities

Understand athletic product design features and components and how they influence fit, feel and ride.
Conduct internal and external perception testing data collections for inline footwear, innovation footwear, inline apparel and quality assurance. This entails targeted participant recruitment based on the product goals and consumer base, creation of perception surveys that test the hypotheses at hand, analysis of qualitative results, and synthesis of data into a clear point of view highlighting how the product is performing.
Write scientific reports via PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. summarizing findings based on runner feedback that are delivered to product teams for use in product improvement.
Use your graduate level research skills to conduct Run Perception studies that lead to innovative testing procedures and optimization of product for all who run.
Use your advanced data analytics skills to mine data in our Tableau historical dashboards containing over 3 million words of perception testing feedback for product over the last six years to recommend product improvements based on identified opportunities.
Develop loyal, engaging relationships with our product testers and the Brooks community.
Assist with the management of Brooks perception testing community social media account on Facebook with timely and accurate responses to participants and the creation of engaging content for the group.
Other duties as assigned.
Project:
As a part of your experience as a graduate intern at Brooks, you will have the opportunity to complete a project under the support and supervision of your manager. Details of your project will be finalized once you arrive at Brooks based on your interests, and the needs of the business. You will use your ever-growing analytical skillset as a graduate student to prepare a thoughtful and elevated project. Weave your learnings from your graduate courses into your work to challenge yourself, and benefit Brooks. You will present your work and findings to senior leadership at Brooks at the end of your internship, to hone in on your research, recommendation, and presentation skills.

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At Brooks, we believe a run can change a day, a life, the world. Everyone who works here is a key part of our obsession to make the best running gear on the planet. We want our business — which also happens to be our passion — to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable being themselves. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together, and drives our success. We live this culture daily through our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. This means we always solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day, because joy is kinetic. The shoes and gear we develop, the experiences we create, and the partnerships we build should help make the run inclusive and accessible for all. We are taking a comprehensive and strategic approach to ensure our values are represented in our sport. We are committed to reducing barriers to participation in the run, the running industry, and the running community.