Industrial Design Intern

6ee736fd-f0e0-462c-8f85-27e6db63d24b • Glen Allen, VA

1d • $0 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hamilton Beach Brands is seeking an Industrial Design Intern for Spring 2027 to support its in-house design team in developing innovative product concepts. The intern will contribute to the design thinking process from ideation through prototyping and support the company’s growth, innovation, and operational excellence by collaborating with cross-functional partners on business initiatives.

This is a hybrid position in Glen Allen, Virginia, reporting to the Supervisor, Senior Industrial Design. The position is full-time and available from January to May 2027. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design.
• Be at junior year or higher by the internship start date.
• Have excellent sketching and form-giving capabilities.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks, and Keyshot.
• Knowledge of 3D animation or UX/UI design.
• Interest or experience in the housewares industry.
• Cooking- or food-related interests and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the in-house Industrial Design group on new product design projects, including concept design and development.
• Support universal design evaluation, on-product graphic design, and Visual Brand Language/Color Material Finish specification and documentation.
• Contribute to the design thinking process, from immersion and ideation through prototyping.
• Create photorealistic presentation renderings and hand-sketched concepts for marketing and research requirements.
• Apply a solid design process with a positive, passionate, and enthusiastic approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern