Industrial Design Intern- Summer/Fall 2027

Henkel group•Trumbull, CT

1d•$22 - $27•Onsite

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.