Design Internship: Prototyping & User-Centered Design

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a curious design student to join as an internship from Oct/Nov 2026 for 6–10 months. You will work across industries, contributing to product concepts, UI/UX, graphics, and prototype fabrication within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop from concept to manufacture, participate in workshops, present ideas, and communicate stories through visuals. A portfolio is required, with strong user-centred design process and 3D rendering skills.

Qualifications

• Explain design process and show strong portfolio of projects.
• Evidence of user-centered design methods and ability to present ideas clearly.
• Portfolio is required with CV and relevant modules.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary teams across Healthcare, Industrial, Consumer, Energy and Defence projects.
• Contribute to concept generation and front-end workshops.
• Design graphics and visual communications to improve understanding and engagement.

Skills

User-centered design

2D graphics

3D rendering

Verbal communication

Visual storytelling

Education

Industrial Design or related degree

Tools

Creative Cloud

CAD tools

Job description

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a curious design student to join as an internship from Oct/Nov 2026 for 6–10 months. You will work across industries, contributing to product concepts, UI/UX, graphics, and prototype fabrication within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop from concept to manufacture, participate in workshops, present ideas, and communicate stories through visuals. A portfolio is required, with strong user-centred design process and 3D rendering skills.