Run Perception Graduate Internship, R&D - Summer 2026

Brooks Running•Seattle, WA

6d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

Our Run Perception Team is seeking a masterâs graduate intern to work at our Seattle HQ offices. As the Run Perception Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in product research at the leading running brand â Brooks Sports, Inc. Your primary responsibilities will be to assist Run Perception Researchers as they collect information from product testers across the nation to contribute key perceptual information regarding fit, performance, and design. This information is critical for our multi-departmental infrastructure, including Development, Design, and Merchandising, to ensure that performance integrity of our product meets the needs of our end consumers. You will also gain knowledge on how perceptual feedback influences design and development of athletic products at Brooks. With the Run Perception Team being part of our Development team, you will learn how to work closely with the Developers on building product based off insights collected not only from the Run Perception Team, but also from other collaborators across the company.

Requirements

Masterâs 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 and 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.
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.
Understanding our product line and our competitors desired.
Embrace Brooks values!

Nice To Haves

Product creation or running retail experience is ideal.
Experience using AI for data analysis support or brainstorming desired.

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 and the sourcing team. 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.
Compile and present scientific reports via PowerPoint, 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.
Use AI-powered tools to help analyze and summarize wear test feedback at both the individual and historical dataset level, uncovering meaningful patterns and insights that strengthen product storytelling and recommendations.
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.