By 2020, Dyson will add new product categories and over 100 products to our portfolio – taking us far beyond the vacuums that started the company more than 20 years ago. What remains the same is our innovative culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and focus on wrong thinking that makes us who we are. At Dyson, we never stop transforming – our technologies and ourselves. And we’re looking for emerging leaders across our functions that are eager to learn by doing – not by watching.

Dyson’s Summer Internship Program is a chance for rising seniors and graduate students (those completing their programs in 2019) at accredited US colleges and universities to join what Fast Company has called one of The Most Innovative Companies in the World. Our internships are different - it’s one of the reasons we were ranked one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the Country in 2017 – and you will have the opportunity to show your skills and make contributions that impact our owners, our people and our global business.

Dyson designs technology that solves a problem. Vacuums that clogged after first use become efficient cyclonic machines that are powerful, cord-free, and versatile. Slow, bulky hair dryers become intelligent products that dry hair quickly and protect it from extreme damage. This list goes on. But our technology’s power is only understood when it is brought to life. Dyson Demos are designed to take the technology we spend so long designing in our labs and put it into people’s hands. It’s a well-known Dyson adage that, “when we demo, we win.” Our machines can make a true difference in people’s lives – whether it’s making cleaning quick and easy, or removing allergens from the air to try and help people breathe a little easier. The job of the Dyson Demos is to illustrate our technology and the benefits it brings, and you will play a crucial role in making that happen.

Accountabilities

You won’t just be an intern, you’ll be a key member of the Dyson team. You can expect to be tasked with project(s) that capitalize on your existing skills and stretch you out of your comfort zone. Your daily responsibilities will differ depending on the team you are on and the variety of business-critical projects means that no two roles will be alike, but you could expect some of the following responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day responsibilities of the Americas direct business, including partnering with key stakeholders to support retail operations in San Francisco, New York City and Tysons Corner, VA
• Support needs of Dyson Demo stores and store managers across the country
• Coordinate direct retail projects, including collaboration with global teams
• Contribute to asset management audits and evaluate and improve processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at every level of the business
• Assess risks and opportunities for the broader business
• Contribute to a multitude of projects that emerge in a fast-paced environment
• Become an expert in Dyson products and the way we portray our brand
• Work with fellow interns and US Leadership Team on cross-functional project, presented to key stakeholders throughout the program
• Learn the role of an in-store Dyson Expert and fill-in as needed

Skills Required:

• Rising undergraduate senior or graduate student (expected to graduate in Spring 2019)
• Some business knowledge through coursework and/or other internship experiences
• Ability to work out of our San Francisco office, with the opportunity to travel across the country
• Previous experience in a retail environment, preferably with a luxury brand
• Ability to analyze and translate data-based findings into clear, relevant and actionable insights, or have a deep desire to further develop these skills
• Strong customer service skills, demonstrated with previous experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously and drive projects forward
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Detail oriented with excellent oral and written skills; the ability to interface effectively with key stakeholders at every level of the business
• Proven ability to work with remote teams and build relationships virtually
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity and a deep desire to learn
• Process-oriented thinker

What to expect from Dyson’s Summer Internship Program:

• We believe people should be paid for their work. Interns are no exception - these are full-time, paid internships including a housing stipend to spend the summer in San Francisco if you are from outside of the bay area.
• The program will run for approximately 10-12 weeks (May/June - August 2018), and flexible based on academic calendars)
• Lunch and learns from Dyson leaders on our business, our strategy, and more!
• Special intern-only outings and trainings
• Leadership opportunities
• Working from Dyson’s newest office in San Francisco, CA
• Potential for travel to assist other retail locations across San Francisco, NYC and Virginia, including visits to our US HQ in Chicago
• Feedback from your manager, both during the program, and a summer-end recap to make sure you get the most of your time at Dyson

Dyson moves fast and no two days will be the same. Here are some highlights you can expect of your internship:

• Onboarding – learning the fundamentals of our products, people and strategy. – Shadow, learn and support the day-to-day of your function while making real contributions, learning new skills, and challenging you to begin driving your internship.
• Intro to your mission – work side-by-side with team members or other interns on large-scale projects or be assigned a functional project to lead yourself from beginning to end. – You will be expected to drive real projects forward and find new ways to contribute and grow as a leader. Through leadership trainings, skills challenges and day-to-day learning, you’ll grow by doing. – Participate in design thinking workshops with the James Dyson Foundation and lead initiatives in our communities to help inspire the next generation of engineers.
• Our internship programs will challenge you and prepare you to join our full-time leadership development programs after graduation. We’re looking for the best of the best, and top talent may end their summer with an offer for our information technology graduate development program – Giving you the chance to contribute to our business analytics, infrastructure, service desk teams and more across the Americas.

We’re Dyson. A global technology enterprise. We're about better ideas and better technologies. It's about finding better ways with the right people to work with us. Reinventing as we go.

In 1993, James Dyson launched the first bagless vacuum cleaner. But a lot has changed since then. As we continue to grow, we’re exploring new frontiers and traversing the unknown.

In 2012 we were 3120 people. Today we're over 10,000. We transform every category we enter. Our future is bright and the next few years are set to be our busiest yet. 3000 new engineers. 100 new machines. Revolutionising new categories. All by 2020.

Join us to help shape our future. And yours.