2026 SUMMER INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERN

Steelcase • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a 2026 Industrial Design Summer Intern/Co-op to join our Global Design team from May 2026 - August 2026 In this role, you would be getting hands-on experience with a design team that works with many different functions of the business. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with seasoned designers at an industry leading company. Our intern program is designed to offer hands-on experience to aspiring designers by involving them in real-world explorations and production-bound projects. In order to be considered for the position, please link or provide your portfolio.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program.
• Actively enrolled in a degree seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co-op position.
• Preferred majors for this position: Industrial, Product or Furniture Design
• Preferred academic standing for this position: December 2026 (undergraduate or graduate) graduation date & beyond.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in: SketchUp, Fusion 360 or similar solid modeler, and Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Grow to understand and apply research insights
• Use design and technology skills to creatively conceptualize and develop unique and innovative product and component recommendations
• Work with peers in other fields (engineering, marketing, supply chain, project management) to conceptualize, problem solve and develop components and products which are destined for production.
• Develop your own opinions and thoughtfully share them with the team
• Explore new concepts through sketching and building quick prototypes
• Assist designers in project tasks, such as documenting projects, building physical and digital models, and preparing for presentations
• Build relationships with engineers, project managers, and marketers to learn how to implement ideas into real products

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees