R&D Learning Experience Design Intern in Utrecht

Company Description

Who are we?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at .

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment. Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Job Description

Join us as a Learning Experience Designer intern within the R&D Coffee Academy team at our international headquarters in Utrecht , starting in March 2027. The R&D Coffee Academy is a key learning initiative aimed at strengthening technical knowledge, collaboration, and expertise across the global R&D community. As part of the Academy, in‑depth expert modules are developed and delivered by senior subject matter experts across topics such as coffee processing, quality, safety, packaging, consumer science, and sustainability. As a Learning Experience Designer intern within the R&D Coffee Academy team, you will play an active role in translating expert knowledge into engaging, structured, and digital learning modules.

Your key activities will be:

Design and digitise expert modules

Work closely with senior topic owners and subject matter experts to understand learning objectives, key content, and target audiences in R&D.

Decide together with topic owners what the learning experience should look like, for example: Online vs. blended vs. in‑person (Use of videos, self-paced modules, workshops, or assignments)

Use existing materials (e.g. presentations, expert input, past training content) and convert them into updated digital modules using tools such as Easy Generator, PowerPoint, Canva and M365 Copilot.

Define skills & competencies per expert module

Review the expert modules from an R&D skills perspective.

Identify and clearly describe: Which skills and competencies each module develops (e.g. technical understanding, applied problem‑solving, scientific thinking, cross-functional collaboration).

Create a competence/skills framework per module that can be used across R&D.

What's in it for you?

A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)

Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card

Paid holidays for each internship term

The chance to learn from the best Coffee experts out there!

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

Here's what we're looking for:

Academic Program: You are enrolled in a MSc program for the entirety of the internship with the possibility to link your thesis to the internship and you have a strong interest in learning design, knowledge