Innovation Lab Intern

DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONS INC • Overland Park, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DI's Innovation Lab is where ideas get explored, tested, built and improved. The Lab works across teams to solve challenges, test new materials and technologies, build prototypes and mockups, and find better ways of doing things. The team supports both real client projects and internal operational initiatives, helping DI continuously improve the way we design, make and deliver remarkable experiences. As an Innovation Lab Intern, you'll become part of that process. You may spend one day building a prototype to help a project team test an idea and another exploring a new technology, material, digital fabrication method or workflow that could change the way we work. This is a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment where priorities can shift based on the needs of projects and teams across DI. If you're someone who likes to experiment, make, test, learn and figure things out, you'll fit right in.

Requirements

• Strong hand sketching and drawing skills for communicating ideas and concepts
• Experience with a solid-modeling CAD program such as SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360 or similar
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
• An interest in prototyping, making, digital fabrication and emerging technology
• An interest in materials, construction methods and manufacturing processes
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• The ability to connect new ideas or technologies to real-world design challenges
• A willingness to experiment, fail, learn and try again
• The ability to adapt and "go where needed" as project priorities change
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail
• Students pursuing Industrial Design, Architecture, Environmental Design or a related field are encouraged to apply.
• A portfolio or examples of your work are required to be considered for the Innovation Lab Internship. We're especially interested in seeing how you think, experiment and solve problems. Your work doesn't need to be professional client work, and a successful experiment doesn't necessarily mean everything worked perfectly the first time. Your portfolio may include: Prototypes or mockups CAD or 3D modeling work Industrial or environmental design projects 3D printing, CNC or other digital fabrication projects Physical builds or maker projects Material explorations Process documentation, sketches or concept development Personal projects where you experimented, built something or solved an interesting problem Whenever possible, show us some of the process behind the finished result—what you were trying to solve, what you tested, what you learned and how the idea evolved

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD/CAM, CNC equipment, 3D printing or other digital fabrication workflows is a plus
• Experience building prototypes or mockups using shop tools and fabrication processes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real DI client projects through prototyping, testing and problem-solving
• Turn ideas into physical mockups and prototypes that help teams evaluate concepts before they become finished experiences
• Participate in ideation and design conversations with teams across DI
• Explore ways new materials, processes and technologies could solve experiential or architectural design challenges
• Use CAD and digital fabrication tools to take ideas from the screen into physical prototypes
• Experiment with processes such as 3D printing, CNC fabrication and other rapid prototyping methods
• Research and test emerging tools, technologies, materials and design strategies
• Help develop and test ideas for improving DI's internal processes and workflows
• Document prototypes, experiments, findings and recommendations so ideas can be shared with other teams
• Collaborate across Design, Engineering, Technology, Fabrication and other disciplines depending on the project or challenge

Benefits

• Employee-owned. DI is an ESOP company, which means our employees share in the success of the company and bring an owner's mindset to the work we do.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and DI employees through intern events, activities and experiences throughout the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed