Footwear Design Intern, Inline

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.

• 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 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.

• Duration: 6 months
• Internship Target Start:
  July 13, 2026
• Compensation: $31.00 per hour
• Location:
  
  Seattle, HQ
• Schedule:
  
  40 hours / week

Please apply if you can commit to the duration, salary and location for this opportunity.

As a Brooks Footwear Design Intern, you will support the creation of innovative footwear concepts under the guidance of the members of the Footwear Design team. You will gain exposure to all aspects of the product creation process, including construction, color, form, style, detail, fit, performance, and cost/value considerations.

As a Brooks Footwear Design Intern, you will work in close collaboration with cross‑functional product creation partners, building foundational design skills while contributing to real‑world projects. Through hands‑on experience and mentorship, you will develop a strong understanding of the footwear design process and create a portfolio that reflects both creative growth and product creation knowledge.

This will be a 6‑month internship, with the possibility of a 6‑month extension based on performance and feedback from the Footwear Design team, and your Footwear Design mentor.

As part of your experience as a Footwear Design Intern at Brooks, you will complete an individual design project under the guidance of a Senior Footwear Designer. Project details will be determined based on your interests, development goals, and business needs.

Throughout the internship, you will apply your design skills, explore creative solutions, and gain hands‑on experience within the footwear creation process. At the conclusion of the internship, you will present your project to the Footwear Design team, showcasing your design process, storytelling, and final concept while further developing your communication and presentation skills.

• Collaborate with Development and Product Line Management partners to support the creation of innovative running footwear that resonates with runners and reflects the Brooks “Let’s Run There” spirit.
• Seek and apply feedback from cross‑functional partners to develop design solutions that balance cost/value, fit, performance, manufacturability, sustainability, merchandising, and aesthetic execution.
• Build knowledge of the running consumer and running culture to help inform product performance, appearance, and design opportunities across categories, customer segments or emerging trends.
• Analyze pre‑line feedback from Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and other partners to better understand consumer needs and support brand alignment.
• Create hand sketches, digital renderings, and presentation materials to clearly communicate and present design concepts.
• Support the exploration and development of footwear concepts through research, ideation, and iterative design work.
• Apply feedback and learned techniques to strengthen design solutions and continue building design craft and problem‑solving skills.

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