2026 Summer Internship - Industrial Design (Marketing)
About The Position
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast offers an internship program with hands-on opportunities to be part of our mission. Our interns are mentored by industry experts responsible for designing and developing user centered innovations that space the future of human spaceflight. The Industrial Design team is focused on providing an elevated aesthetic and experience in space compared to prior stations such as the ISS. Innovation for all types of unique scenarios in space including eating, sleep, exercise and scientific research. This is a 12-week internship at our HQ based in Long Beach, CA .
Requirements
- Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited College or University in Industrial Design or a comparable major
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sketch communication
- Hands on prototyping skills
- Experience with 3D CAD Software
- Experience with 3D Rendering Software
- Experience with presentation tools such as Google Slides
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with engineers to develop innovative real-world products
- Create CAD models and prototypes to explore and refine design concepts
- Translate ideas into clear visuals, sketches, and compelling presentations
- Contribute to early-stage design thinking through research and ideation
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
- We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
