Run Performance Graduate Internship, Run Research Team - Winter 2027

Location: US, Washington, Seattle Department: Footwear Employment Type: Intern Location Type: Onsite

Who We Are

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

Runner First

We act in the best interest of the runner

Word is Bond

We do what we say we’ll do

Champion Heart

We give our all in everything we do

There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Brooks Internship Program

Brooks Running hosts internships at our Seattle HQ offices to provide hands-on, meaningful work experience to further enhance your education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real work, and projects while working side by side with Brooks employees and leadership. If chosen for this role, you will embark on 6 months of learning, professional development, and exposure to the Brooks brand and culture.

Internship Details

Duration: 6 months Internship Target Start: Jan 4, Jan 11, or Jan 18.

Compensation: $ 33.00/hr.

Location: Seattle, HQ Schedule: 40 hours / week Please apply if you can commit to the duration, salary, and location for this opportunity.

Your Opportunity

The mission of the Brooks Run Research Lab is to create and leverage novel, scientific concepts and runner-driven product performance insights to create amazing products to help everyone run their path.

Our Run Research Lab is seeking a Master's graduate intern to work at our Seattle HQ offices. As a Run Research performance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in product research at the leading running brand – Brooks Sports, Inc. Your primary responsibilities will be to assist in biomechanical data collection and processing for Run Research that will be used to inform product design, materials, and development.

The protocols will include but are not limited to motion capture, material mechanical properties, and metabolic testing. This information is critical for our multi-departmental infrastructure, including Development, Design, and Merchandising, to ensure that the performance integrity of our product meets the needs of our end consumers. You will also gain knowledge on how the human movement influences the design and development of athletic products at Brooks.

Your Impact (Responsibilities)

Understand athletic product design features and components and how they influence human movement.

Collection and processing of human subject data using Motion Analysis 3D motion capture.

Write code to analyze mechanical and biomechanical data in Python or Visual 3D.

Perform mechanical testing on material samples and full shoes (Instron).

Write scientific reports in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. Summarize human movement and mechanical property findings for Brooks product and competitors that are delivered to product teams for use in product improvement.

Use your graduate-level research skills to conduct human movement studies that lead to innovative testing procedures and optimization of products for all who run.

Use your advanced data analytics skills to mine data in our historical dashboards to recommend product improvements based on identified opportunities.

Develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.

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 skills 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. During the course of this project, you will 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.

Qualifications

Benefits

Paid Internship

Sign-on bonus to provide financial support before first paycheck

Housing Subsidy

Travel Fee Coverage

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

60% Employee Discount

Paid Holidays

Compensation

$33/hour

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.