Thesis Internship Strategic Design
Accenture
Hybrid
Internship / No experience required
0 - 1 years of experience
Full Time
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Responsibilities
Internship details
Period: 4 – 6 months
Hours per week: 40
Location: Hybrid (ITO office, Amsterdam and work from home)
Start date: September 2025
The work
Hello! Nice to have you here, we know you’re busy, so we’ll keep it short. We are looking for a Strategic Design intern to join the Advisory team within the Design & Digital Products practice. Here, we create new and reimagine existing products and services. We are part of Accenture’s creative engine called Accenture Song, where we combine creativity, technology, and business insights to create experiences that drive real impact.
Team We’re a fun-loving team of clever, passionate people. We think, we plot, and we create products and experiences that help our clients solve problems and seize opportunities. Our work includes crafting digital products that people love, implementing industry-changing digital transformations and improving business performance using digital technology and data insights. We bridge the gap between brand promise and expectations - by creating transformative Experiences.
Daily tasks: In this role, your main job is writing your master thesis in the relevant domain of Digital Product Design. In doing so, you’ll be supported by the dedicated people in our team. Your research may require analysis, prototyping design solutions, etc. Besides your thesis, you will have the opportunity to gain experience within the Design & Digital Products domain within Accenture Song.
Research: We'll collaborate with you to define a thesis topic that is aligned with our business needs, but most importantly, that interests and motivates you! For example, a topic can be focused on:
- AI generative design
- Design systems;
- Product discovery.
Song Talent Factory (STF)
As part of your internship, you will also take part in Song Talent Factory. This program will be leading you through your path at Accenture Song and will provide additional engagements, activities and projects to enhance your intern experience. Being part of the Song Talent Factory, you will:
Get professional guidance on finding the next step in your career;
Get expert support on your thesis topic while leveraging all Accenture resources;
Be part of one Song program where you are required to collaborate with other interns at Accenture Song from our different offerings (Commerce, Design & Digital Product Creation, Marketing and Consumer Services);
Work on a large internship long consulting project together with your STF group. This will allow you to not just get a glimpse of one of the four capabilities, but you will really get to see everything Accenture Song has to offer;
Be part of the Accenture Song community through companywide and intern specific engagement events
Enjoy the wide variety of training opportunities;
From building an app for coffee catch-ups to dinners after work, the Song Talent Factory will make your experience at Accenture Song even more enjoyable!
Interested? If you are interested, please provide us with a motivational letter where you propose a research topic. You can upload your motivation letter together with your resume in our Workday system.
Who we are
Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product, and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy and campaign, content and channel orchestration. Join us and bring to life bold ideas with the biggest impact through the unlimited potential of creativity, technology, and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song.
Song is one of five services that make up one Accenture – the others are Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, and Industry X.
Here's what you'll need
We expect the following qualifications and qualities from a thesis intern:
- Be enrolled at a Master’s program in a Dutch university; preferably in the area of strategic product design, innovation management, strategic entrepreneurship, business administration or business economics.
- Proactive, independent work ethic with a collaborative mindset.
- You have an affinity for innovation, business strategy, and design thinking.
- Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a dynamic environment.
- You are passionate about trying out new things and experimenting with new tools and methods rather than focusing on best practices.
- Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written) and comfortable with English (spoken and written).
What's in it for you?
Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:
Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
Lead and transform our clients with technology
Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.
These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:
- Career guidance (and academical support) facilitated by your individual appointed People Lead
- You will receive internship allowance and a laptop
- The opportunity to work hybrid and access to any office of Accenture in the Netherlands.
- Social activities like Friday Drinks, sport events and parties
- Unique chance to experience the real-life job of a consultant Accenture from the inside
- Membership of our Internship Community which will give you the chance to attend lunch lectures, classroom workshop and build your network within Accenture
- Personal buddy within the organization;
- A broad international network;
- Take part in the Song Talent Factory.
What we believe
Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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