2026 Industrial Design Intern

Conair LLC • Stamford, CT

3d • $25 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Conair Summer Internship Program invites exceptional design students to join Cuisinart’s innovation studio—where creativity meets craftsmanship and everyday cooking transforms into inspired experience. As Cuisinart Industrial Design Intern, you’ll explore how form, function, and emotion come together in products people love to use. From sketching bold ideas to building tangible prototypes, you’ll help shape the next generation of kitchen innovation while learning how world-class design teams bring ideas from insight to reality. We’re looking for curious, optimistic makers—students who scroll design blogs, spot trends before they hit TikTok, and think about how great design can make life more intuitive, joyful, and sustainable.

Requirements

• A rising senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in sketching, visual storytelling, and 3D modeling/rendering (SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Energized by consumer-centric design—you’re curious about how people cook, live, and connect through products.
• A collaborative problem-solver with an eye for detail, a passion for beautiful functionality, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Always tuned into design trends, social media inspiration, and material innovations that can shape the next great product experience.
• You should be a current college student, entering your senior year in the fall of 2026.
• The internship program will run from June 1, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Interns will work Monday through Friday on a 37.5-hour work week schedule, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
• We require candidates to maintain excellent academic standing.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this role.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is a must.
• As part of our hybrid work model, interns are expected to be present in the office 4 days a week with Friday being a work from anywhere day. Please note that Conair does not provide housing for summer interns.
• Compensation for all internship positions is set at $25 per hour, and the internship is based out of our Stamford, CT or Newton, MA corporate office locations.
• At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas or OPT
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Concept & Create: Generate imaginative product concepts through sketching, modeling, and storytelling that express Cuisinart’s brand DNA and design vision.
• Research & Inspire: Explore emerging lifestyle, food, and material trends to spark new ideas and design directions.
• Prototype & Iterate: Develop 3D models, mockups, and renderings using tools like SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite to bring concepts to life.
• Collaborate & Learn: Work alongside engineers, CMF specialists, marketers, and culinary experts to refine design intent and align aesthetics with function and feasibility.
• Present & Communicate: Build compelling visuals and presentations that share your creative process, insights, and product stories with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to Innovation: Participate in brainstorming sessions, design critiques, and prototype evaluations—bringing a fresh, inspired point of view to every discussion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees