CMF Design Internship (Color, Material & Finish)

Telekom; Bonn; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical insights into CMF design

Mentoring & Development

Dynamic work environment

Flexible work approach

Modern workplace Bonn

Skills development

Direct impact

Job summary

Deutsche Telekom AG in Bonn offers a CMF Design Internship that combines hands-on materials, colors and finishes with real project exposure. You will support CMF design tasks, create mood boards, research trends, organize the material library, and assist in CMF reviews.

You’ll collaborate with mentors to develop practical skills in design, documentation and presentation for consumer electronics. Applicants are pursuing a relevant design degree, have strong visual sense and software proficiency,

Qualifications

• Currently studying communication design or related field.
• Interest in CMF processes and materials.
• Strong visual and conceptual thinking.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Support CMF design projects and day-to-day tasks.
• Research trends, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
• Create mood boards and CMF presentations.
• Assist in CMF reviews and documentation.

Skills

CMF design

Trend research

Material science

Adobe Creative Suite

Mood boards

Visual design

Creative thinking

Communication

Education

Studying communication design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

# CMF Design Internship (Color, Material & Finish)BonnStudent internshipInternshipDeutsche Telekom AG## About this job**Internship at Telekom** Do you want to put the theory you have learned into practice and experience and help shape the digital world of tomorrow today? Then you've come to the right place! We can make and copy coffee ourselves; we are looking for interns like you who want to advance the connected world every day with team spirit, a willingness to innovate and perform!**Deutsche Telekom AG** They are at home in the world. So do we. In over 50 countries around the world. We connect work and life, and enrich our products. Telekom is one of the largest telecommunications providers in Europe and is the first choice in the gigabit society. Has the best network and 230,000 innovative minds. Be one of them.**Your tasks** Whether it's a mandatory or voluntary internship — As an intern (m/f/d), you will definitely benefit from attractive remuneration and will support the team with the following responsible tasks from 01.12.2026:* Support with ongoing CMF design projects and in day-to-day business* Research on current trends, materials and manufacturing technologies* Creating mood boards, material collages and CMF presentations* Assistance in preparing and following up CMF reviews and design meetings* Maintaining, categorizing, and organizing the physical and digital CMF material library* Registration and photographic documentation of material samples* Preparation, organization and administration of samples as well as assistance with practical and organizational CMF tasks**Your profile** You are studying communication design, a comparable course of study or are in a gap year.You also have the following knowledge and skills:* Profound understanding of CMF design (color, material, finish)* Expertise in trend and market research* Solid material science and material knowledge* Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)* Strong conceptual thinking skills* Ability to create mood boards and material collages* Strong visual design skills* High level of creativity and innovative thinking**Nice-to-have Skills** * Photography and image editing skills* 3D or rendering capabilities (e.g. keyshot)* Familiarity with digital and AI-based design tools* Good German language skills* Strong communication skills**What we offer** * **Practical insights:** Get valuable practical insights into professional CMF design for consumer electronics and work directly with materials, colors and surfaces* **Mentoring & Development:** Work closely with our CMF Design Lead and benefit from guidance and support to develop your skills in a real environment* **Dynamic work environment:** Become part of a creative and collaborative team and contribute to exciting projects.* **Flexible work approach:** Benefit from a flexible approach to office days that combines practical work on site with adaptability* **Modern workplace:** Experience a modern and inspiring design environment in Bonn* **Skills development: Deepen** your skills in visual documentation, research and organization and create a solid foundation for your design career* **Direct impact:** See how your contributions come to life in specific productsThis position is also available on a part-time basis.Severely disabled people are given priority if they are equally qualified.