Spring 2027 Structural Design Intern

The Imagine Group•Shakopee, MN

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Imagine Group is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic interns who are eager to learn. We have internships available in various departments of our exciting and fast-paced visual communication organization. For nearly 40 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Imagine works with consumer and entertainment brands to combine cutting-edge printing technology with the latest communication trends to deliver expert made and strategic worldwide campaigns and messaging. As an intern at Imagine, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on creative and production capabilities all under one roof. As a Structural Design Intern for Imagine Studio, you will gain vital experience learning and working with a fast-paced creative and print production company. You will gain insight into the creative and production efforts of a dynamic POP Display, Packaging, Structural Design Engineering, and Prototyping department. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the initial development process of a creative project and gain exposure to projects being produced all the way through to their final stages. An internship with The Imagine Group means hands-on, real-life experience learning from experts in the field of creative branding, design, and print production. The successful candidate will be passionate about the graphic design CAD Design and Engineering, be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, ambitious, and have superb organizational abilities. Internship will be an onsite role based out of our Twin Cities office in Shakopee, MN and will run from February 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027.

Requirements

High School Diploma and currently enrolled in an Industrial Design, Packaging, or Merchandising Design education program
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, and The Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with design development, and outputting dimensional mock-ups of POP displays and packaging (folding cartons) utilizing ArtiosCAD, Adobe CC, various CNC cutters, color printers, and materials.
Assist with creating and maintaining procedural, instructional, and technical documentation.
Assist Structural Designers to work directly with Account Executives and Account Managers across Imagine to efficiently execute structural design projects.
Work collaboratively with creative design team members for rapid ideation and iterative development.
Collaborate with production departments to optimize designs for Imagine’s manufacturing capabilities.
Assist Structural Designers in consulting with the estimating and production departments to minimize production complexity and costs for Imagine’s operations and clients.
Work with Structural Designers to meet and work closely with clients as needed, developing consultative, ethical, and professional support skills.
Participate in and adhere to the implementation of process improvements, including data collection, standardized procedures, automation tools, and technology updates.
Develop experience to identify, translate, and implement factors critical to quality as determined by project stakeholders.
Develop skills and expertise to design both POP displays and packaging projects as demand requires.
Author and build assembly instructions for clients and other third parties to assemble designed displays.
Develop innovative and strategic structural design solutions across various mediums, from concept to implementation, that translate, support, and activate our clients’ brands.
Partner with Structural Designers to oversee the production of your design project deliverables while coordinating internal communication and necessary updates to project timelines.
Explore perspectives on practical design options for both internal discussion and client meetings.
Research and incorporate industry trends and technologies, including innovations in printing, design, and graphics.