KEEN Maker Lab Intern

KEEN Footwear•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The KEEN Maker Lab Intern works alongside footwear designers to create footwear prototypes, 3D models, componentry, and innovation studies. The intern gains hands-on experience in footwear design and construction, prototyping, and the Maker Lab’s day-to-day work, contributing to projects and collaborating with KEEN teammates and other interns. This is a 10-week, on-site internship at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, running from June 14 through August 20. The role requires 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional travel in and around the greater Portland area may be needed to support activations. Compensation is $22 per hour. Interns must be enrolled at the junior, senior, or graduate level in an accredited college or university, or have recently graduated, and be pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship and plan no more than four total vacation days during the program.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field where prototyping is a central discipline.
Must be enrolled at the junior, senior, or graduate level at an accredited college or university, or have recently graduated from one.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Must commit to the 10-week program and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during normal working hours.
Must be available to work in the office five days per week.
Expertise in Adobe Suite design applications and 3D modeling capability.
Familiarity with shop tools, pattern-making theory, material science, and manual or digital sculpting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail when preparing presentations, reports, and materials.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
Must plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Passion for outdoor activities, sustainability, footwear trends, and innovation.
Creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Proactive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Print 3D models and prepare them for review by product teams.
Use 3D modeling software to create prototypes and virtual samples.
Learn pattern engineering and footwear construction.
Assist the Maker Lab team with general duties, including material procurement and organization, lab organization, and modeling.
Work with footwear designers on prototypes, 3D models, componentry, and innovation studies.
Participate in a group project with other KEEN interns.
Support activations through occasional travel in and around the greater Portland area.