Advanced Research & Storytelling Intern

About the Role

The Brunswick Boat Group Tech Center is seeking a curious intern with a range of interests to join the Research & Advanced Design team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and share the story for the future of Brunswick Boat Group products. The team is responsible for consumer insights, user experience, futures research, advanced concept design, and worldbuilding narratives.

Position Overview

• Uncover insights from existing products to inform new product development.
• Develop research-backed visions of long-term futures.
• Inform and support the future of Brunswick products.
• This internship is a full-time commitment from June to August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Consumer Insights team in research synthesis and uncovering insights & opportunities.
• Collaborate with Consumer Insights, Industrial Design, and Brand teams to develop the story of insights and translate them into presentation format.
• Assist with multi-media production if/where applicable.
• Ensure timely and adequate completion of all tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the research process.
• Participate in collaborative sessions with Advanced Designers to support futures research-backed narratives.
• Work well with others in a team environment and foster clear and continuous communication.

Internship Projects to Include

• Collaborate with Consumer Insights and Advanced Design in developing engaging presentation formats, identifying appropriate media for the story.
• Assist with polished slide deck creation and editing for visual appeal and clarity of story & insights.
• Potential to join a Consumer Insights Specialist on a Voice of the Customer trip.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Multidisciplinary skills and/or experience preferred.
• Basic video creation and editing skills.
• Proficiency in PC-based tools with a focus on Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with FigJam/Miro/collaborative whiteboarding tools (Miro is used).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good people and soft skills, demonstrating professionalism and excellent ability to collaborate and work in a team.
• Knowledge of AI tools is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in one of the following degree programs:
• Industrial Design & Applied Arts
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design Product Design
• Software Design
• UX/UI
• Minimum of 3 years towards a Bachelor's degree or Master’s candidate in a related area of focus.
• Prefer at least 1 prior internship or work experience.
• Marine-related experience not required, pending candidate’s motivation to learn & be curious.
• Must provide a resume and portfolio or work samples (under 2 GB) or a link to an online portfolio/website.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Workplace & Compensation

• Location: Edgewater, FL
• Workplace Category: Hybrid
• Pay Range: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour