Industrial Design Intern – Fall 2026

Henkel group • Trumbull, CT

3d • $22 - $27

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• An undergraduate student (current sophomore, junior or senior) pursuing a degree in Industrial design.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other solid modeling software (e.g., Fusion 360, Pro-E, Siemens NX).
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Microsoft PowerPoint experience is a plus.
• Interest or experience in rapid prototyping and working in a model shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Industrial Design team to develop innovative packaging and product solutions.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams in Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Formulation, and Consumer Insights.
• Research, explore, and design new structural packaging concepts across Henkel Consumer Brands product lines.
• Develop 2D and 3D concepts through sketching and CAD modeling.
• Create and evaluate 3D CAD models, renderings, and rapid prototypes.
• Participate in brainstorming and problem-solving sessions with interdisciplinary innovation teams.
• Support consumer research projects using in-house focus group facilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate design strategy and project outcomes.

Benefits

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
• Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.
• This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern