Product Design Intern

MillerKnoll

99d

About The Position

MillerKnoll Summer Internship Program is a paid opportunity that allows you to gain real-world experience and cultivate your professional skills. Besides the work you’ll do within your field of study, you'll participate in one-on-one meetings with mentors, a summer-long project, learning sessions with senior leaders, and much more. This internship offers a strong opportunity to learn from experts and thought leaders within the industry, while getting connected with notable designers across the community. The opportunity will be focused on assisting ground-up design work and creative direction, learning about materials and manufacturing processes, and gaining insight into the life of a professional designer.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Product Design, or a related field
• Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (overall or within your program) to qualify for consideration in the Intern Program
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experienced with 3D Modeling & Rendering: Fusion 360, SolidWorks, and KeyShot
• Knowledge of setup, slicing, and operation of FDM/Resin printers
• Skilled in creating mockups using paper, foam core, and other quick-fab materials
• Strong freehand sketching for ideation and presentation
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• Creative and analytical approach to resolving design challenges

Responsibilities

• Research competitive landscape within the premium to luxury modern home furnishings industry
• Research historical modern design references within home furnishings product typologies
• Assist design team on 3D CAD modeling of products
• Assist design team in physical modeling of products
• Hand sketch ideas in response to design briefs
• Maintain and organize design materials library and product design archive

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced Product Design professionals
• Exposure to impactful projects and business challenges
• Opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees