Intern Research & digital strategy

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

Looking to kick off your creative career as a digital strategist? During this internship, you'll join our talent program designed to shape you into a next-level strategist. We’ll give you all the attention, feedback, GIFs, and high fives you need to grow into a standout professional. Our goal? To help you reach your full potential. 

A strategist bridges the client's wishes and the digital product. We translate visions into realities that meet both business goals and user needs. You’ll dive into digital trends, analyse markets, conduct user research, prep workshops, and pitch to clients. Learn how we transform business needs into digital innovations, translating from intuitive apps to user-friendly websites.

From day one, you’ll be paired with a dedicated mentor for 1-on-1 coaching and join a team of passionate strategists always ready to help. Our hands-on workshops will sharpen your skills even further.

By the end of your internship, you’ll have gained valuable experience in the field and worked on projects for A-list clients. Take it from us, your resume will be more than ready for a future in the digital industry.

Note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands and be fluent in Dutch

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate with strategists and designers in the development of innovations, strategic transformations and digital solutions.
• Assist in quantitative research: running analyses using platforms like Statista, AI powered deep-research, and other data tools to uncover audience and market insights.
• Support qualitative research: contributing to participant recruitment, note-taking, and assisting in interviews, surveys, and focus groups.
• Conduct competitive analysis, deep-dive into the latest digital trends and analysing markets to help inform strategy and positioning.
• Prep and facilitate workshops and presentations, using tools such as Miro or Google Slides.
• Support the Digital Strategy team in bringing the research & strategy to live for clients.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Even if you don’t tick every box, that doesn’t mean we’re not a match. If you feel like this role could be right for you, just go for it and apply!

• You're a natural problem-solver who sees opportunities where others see obstacles.
• You have an endless love for digital and get enthusiastic about the potential of AI.
• A business detective: user, market or any type of research is your thing.
• You bring energy and structure to workshops and co-creation sessions, and know how to get everyone involved.
• You know how to make ideas shine, whether that’s through a smart concept or a killer slide deck that blends content and design seamlessly.
• Someone studying preferably in the field of Product Design or similar (WO or HBO).

Hard Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship
• Availability of 4 days per week, preferably 5, from September 2026 for a duration of 5 months.
• You speak Dutch fluently, and you’re also confident in English - whether you’re writing, presenting, or just chatting with the team.

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + 50 euro internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: mindfulness sessions, mental health services, healthy lunches available at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.