Job Description

As the INNOVATION INTERN, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on development experience for the front end of our innovation and design process of new products. You will support the Innovation Product Management team to collect & summarize information that will enable us to drive short- to long-term growth within new or existing product categories.

This is a YEAR-ROUND POSITION working full-time (M-F, 8AM- 5PM) during the summer and part-time during the school semesters around your schedule, ideally, up to 20 hours a week.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Participate in team meetings & assist with assigned activities to support cross-functional innovation teams: Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, R&D, Market Research, Industrial Design and Project Management
• Support and participate in internal and external workshops to generate, screen, and optimize a diverse set of new product ideas
• Assist with execution of research activities & report out communications
• Assist in developing content & concept boards for new product exploration
• Assist with location of data, data formatting and data compilation as needed to support business modeling, competitive landscape & pricing decisions
• Support i10 process through data and idea management - partnering to support Innovation project management & product/prototype sample evaluations
• Assist with administrative duties, meeting support and event logistics
• Manage the maintenance of the Innovation Documentation Repository - keeping the tool up to date with the latest research report out puts and concept boards
• Potential for right candidate to take on a small project that can be completed within their session

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Design or similar/relevant major
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates resourcefulness as well as team and interpersonal skills to participate in cross-functional teams
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Additional Information

As part of Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/LARSON/Solar Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low.

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Candidates for positions with FBIN must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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