Footwear Design Intern

KEEN Footwear•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Footwear Design Intern will join KEEN’s 10-week internship program at its Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The intern will work alongside footwear designers and industry experts, contributing to footwear innovation through hands-on design work and collaboration with product teams. The role includes creating footwear prototypes, 3D models, componentry, and innovation studies, as well as participating in the ideation, refinement, and finalization of footwear designs. The internship runs from June 14 through August 20, with work performed on-site five days per week during standard weekday hours. Compensation is $22 per hour.

Requirements

Be currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
Be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Be available to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and work in the office five days per week.
Commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August.
Plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
Have expertise in Adobe Suite design applications, 3D modeling capability, and excellent drawing, illustration, and rendering skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Be able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in preparing presentations, reports, and materials.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Be able to work independently and collaborate with a team.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Passion for outdoor activities, sustainability, footwear trends, and innovation.
Creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Design shoes and shoe components.
Create vector art of shoes.
Print 3D models and prepare them for review by product teams.
Assist design principals with ideation, refinement, and finalization of footwear designs.
Create specifications and revise 2D and 3D schematics.
Contribute to footwear prototypes, 3D models, componentry, and innovation studies.
Collaborate with teammates and participate in a group project with other interns.
Occasionally travel in and around the larger Portland area to support activations.