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2025 Summer Intern, Innovation Strategist

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Product
  • San Francisco
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AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing an MBA, have consulting or innovation lab experience, strong research and storytelling skills, and a passion for emerging tech and user-centered design.
  • You will analyze market trends, develop business models, create strategic narratives, assess opportunities, and collaborate with teams to shape innovation and drive product concepts.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an MBA
  • Experience in management consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain etc), corporate strategy, venture capital, innovation consulting (IDEO, Frog etc.) or corporate innovation labs
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills—ability to analyze data, synthesize insights, and build business cases
  • Experience developing strategic narratives, vision decks, and innovation roadmaps
  • Strong storytelling and executive communication skills—expertise in tools like Keynote, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint
  • Ability to translate research into actionable product strategies and early-stage prototypes
  • Comfortable in an exploratory, fast-paced innovation environment with ambiguity
  • Passion for emerging technologies, future business models, and user-centered design

Responsibilities

  • Analyze market trends, business opportunities, and emerging technologies to shape Samsung’s innovation strategy.
  • Perform TAM/SAM/SOM analyses to assess market opportunity and prioritize innovation investments.
  • Develop business models for new experience-driven innovations, incorporating unit economics, revenue strategies, and go-to-market feasibility.
  • Develop strategic narratives and vision frameworks to guide early-stage product concepts.
  • Translate research insights into business-driven design opportunities through compelling storytelling.
  • Collaborate with designers, engineers, and executives to bridge business, technology, and user needs.

FAQs

What is the position title for this job?

The position title is 2025 Summer Intern, Innovation Strategist.

Where is the Samsung Design Innovation Center located?

The Samsung Design Innovation Center is located in San Francisco, CA.

What is the main mission of the Samsung Design Innovation Center?

The main mission is to understand people and lifestyles to deliver meaningful experiences through beautiful yet functional design, enabled by innovative cutting-edge technologies.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must currently be pursuing an MBA and have experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, venture capital, or corporate innovation labs.

What key skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include strong quantitative and qualitative research abilities, experience in developing strategic narratives, storytelling, and executive communication skills, as well as proficiency in tools like Keynote, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and PowerPoint.

What are the primary responsibilities of the intern?

The intern will analyze market trends, conduct research, develop business models for new innovations, create strategic narratives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What is the hourly pay rate range for this internship?

The hourly pay rate range for this internship is $44—$48 USD.

Is there a focus on emerging technologies in this role?

Yes, there is a strong emphasis on emerging technologies, future business models, and user-centered design.

Will the intern work alone or collaborate with other teams?

The intern will collaborate with strategists, designers, engineers, and executives in a cross-functional team environment.

Are there opportunities for presenting insights to executives in this position?

Yes, the intern will present insights and recommendations to executive leadership and global business units.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment is an office setting that requires sitting and standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and operating standard office equipment.

Does Samsung Research America comply with equal opportunity laws?

Yes, Samsung Research America is committed to being an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Are there accommodations available for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations as part of the employment selection process.

What type of research will the intern conduct?

The intern will conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to identify new product and business opportunities.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices across the United States and Canada, SRA is engaged in researching emerging technology to create new businesses and developing core technology to enhance the competitiveness of Samsung products. We also play a key role in providing the infrastructure to support Samsung’s open innovation and university collaboration activities.