Design Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
We're not just another home furnishing brand - we have a legacy of putting people first and we've built a reputation for excellence in both quality and ethics. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives through thoughtful, human-centered design, and if you thrive in an environment where creativity meets purpose, then you've come to the right place. Join us this summer and be part of a team that's not just shaping the future of home furnishings, but also making a meaningful difference in the world. At Room & Board we’re a people-first company. We believe we're only as successful as the people that do the work. We’re dedicated to hiring authentic people who are passionate about their work. We are looking for a senior-level student or recent graduate from an accredited design program with an emphasis on Industrial Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, or a similar discipline. You will gain experience within Room & Board’s Merchandising & Design (M&D) team and will support designers in concept development, CAD modeling, product evaluation, and presentation creation.
Requirements
- Senior or recent graduate from a university with an accredited design program emphasizing Industrial Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, or similar.
- Ability to work a hybrid or full-time in-office schedule, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong visual communication skills, attention to detail, and comfort presenting ideas in a collaborative environment.
- This role must exemplify our Staff Member Attributes – Inclusive, Authentic, Work Ethic, Collaborative and Curious.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate a product category to identify previously unseen design opportunities, considering style, price, and material. This includes digital research and in-person competitive shopping.
- Participate in concept ideation and brainstorming, presenting multiple product opportunities through physical or digital sketches.
- Refine early concepts into fully detailed product specifications and CAD proposals, collaborating with the M&D team to create actionable hand-off documents for vendor partners.
- Create presentation materials for internal communication and design reviews.
- If time allows, participate in reviewing initial prototypes to support refinement and finalization.
- Create CAD models of accessory items for use in floor planning tools.
- Develop universal 3D rendering environments in KeyShot for team-wide use.
- Assist in the creation of instruction documentation.
- Contribute to sample reviews and evaluation of prototypes and digital concepts across categories.
Benefits
- three weeks of paid vacation
- a generous 401(k) match
- profit-sharing
- benefits that cover you from head to toe – physically, emotionally, and financially
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
