Model Design Internship, LEGO DESiGN

LEGO; Billund; On-site; DKK 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

LEGO DESiGN Internship in Billund offers a five-month, full‑time opportunity from February to June 2027 for students in Industrial Design, Product Design or related fields. As a Model Design Intern, you will design and prototype LEGO models, refine features and create engaging play experiences, mentored within a global design community.

You will collaborate with designers, build physical models, and contribute to projects that become part of LEGO play worldwide.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in one of the listed design fields.
• Passion for play, creativity and hands-on model building.
• Interest in designing LEGO models with engaging play experiences and mechanisms.
• Portfolio demonstrates physical modeling, product design or interaction design.
• Some proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and refine LEGO models for real play experiences.
• Create buildable designs with functional features and innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the LEGO DESiGN Internship Program and learn through hands-on projects.

Skills

Hands-on modeling

Model making

Adobe Creative Suite

Creative problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Industrial Design

Product Design

Toy Design

Design Engineering

Tools

3D modeling software

Prototype tooling

Job description

Job Description

Model Design Internship, LEGO DESiGN

Turn ideas into physical LEGO® play experiences using the full palette of LEGO elements.

Location: Billund, Denmark

Duration: 5 months

Internship period: February-June 2027

Application deadline: 1 November 2026

Where you will make your mark

As a Model Design Intern, you’ll be part of the LEGO Model Design Team – the creative hub where ideas are transformed into physical LEGO play experiences using our amazing LEGO elements. You’ll design, prototype and refine models that bring stories to life and spark play for children of all ages. Your work will directly shape the sets that end up in the hands of millions of builders worldwide.

What you bring

• You are pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Model Making, Innovation & Product Development, Sensory Design, Experience Design or a related field.
• You have a passion for play, creativity and hands‑on model building.
• You are interested in designing LEGO models that deliver engaging play experiences, functional features and innovative building solutions.
• Your portfolio demonstrates physical model building, product design, interaction design, play-focused thinking or creative problem-solving. Experience with LEGO models is appreciated, and work featuring Technic building, mechanisms, functional play features or LEGO Smart Play® inspired experiences is particularly valued.
• You have some proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.

Before you apply

• You meet all the education, skills and portfolio criteria listed for this internship.
• You can join for the full internship period from February to June 2027.
• You are available to work in Billund for the full internship. This internship cannot be completed remotely.
• You are an active student throughout the internship, and the internship is an integrated part of your education.
• Completing the internship will not extend or delay your expected graduation date.

We offer internships across several design disciplines. Explore the different opportunities and apply only for the roles that genuinely align with your education, strengths and ambitions. Applying for every position will not increase your chances and can make it harder for us to understand where your passion, potential and dreams truly belong.

Inside LEGO DESiGN

The LEGO DESiGN organization is home to more than 600 creative professionals from around the world, united by a shared ambition to create meaningful play experiences. Different design disciplines, perspectives and crafts come together to turn ideas into products and experiences enjoyed across the globe.

As an intern, you will step into this creative environment and see how collaboration, curiosity, craft and experimentation shape the work. You will contribute your perspective while learning how a world‑class design organization brings the future of play to life.

One program. One unforgettable experience.

The LEGO DESiGN Internship Program is a shared journey. From your first day in Billund, you will join a dedicated onboarding experience, be supported by a mentor and become part of an international community of design interns learning alongside one another.

You will be trusted to bring your point of view, encouraged to experiment and given space to grow your craft through real creative work. This is a chance to stretch yourself, build work you are proud of and create relationships that can continue well beyond the internship.

You will share accommodation with fellow design interns, making everyday life in Billund part of the adventure. Conversations can continue over dinner, new places can be discovered together, and friendships and networks will grow along the way. Come build your craft, your community and the next chapter of your design journey with us.

Curious to learn more about LEGO DESIGN? Visit lego.com/designtalent

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

• Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
• Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace: Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert.
• Hybrid Working - Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of the model, including how this option applies to your role and team.

Learn more about our benefits, culture and workplace experience here

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.