Industrial Design Intern

Dolmen; Reggio Emilia; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Job summary

Dolmen's RE:LAB is seeking an Industrial Design Intern to contribute to mobility-focused design activities. You will assist in developing design concepts, from initial sketches to 3D models and digital interfaces, with emphasis on interior and exterior styling and visual exploration.

The selected candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience across concept development, moodboards, and digital representations while exploring innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Academic background in transportation design or mobility projects.
• Experience with 3D modeling and concept sketches.
• Familiarity with Blender/Alias/Rhino and 2D/3D visualization tools.
• Basic UI/UX awareness and familiarity with Figma.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts for mobility applications and innovative products.
• Create freehand sketches, drawings, and visual concepts to explore design ideas.
• Contribute to styling development of interior and exterior elements.
• Develop 2D/3D representations of concepts using design tools.
• Support moodboards, visual references, and concept presentations.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and explorations.

Skills

Digital sketching

3D modeling

UI design basics

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Transportation design studies

Tools

Blender

Alias

Rhino

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Posizione:

Altre informazioni:

• Work location: On-site, Reggio Emilia

The Opportunity

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

Posizione:

To strengthen our Design & HMI division, we are looking for a Industrial Design Intern to contribute to creative design activities focused on mobility and innovative products.

The selected candidate will support the development of design concepts, with particular attention to interior and exterior styling, visual exploration, and digital interfaces.

The internship offers the opportunity to work on the creative development of new concepts, from initial sketches and visual research to digital representations and 3D models.

We are looking for a creative and visually talented designer with strong drawing skills, aesthetic sensitivity, and a genuine passion for shapes, proportions, materials, and innovative design solutions.

Main Activities

• Support the development of design concepts for mobility applications and innovative products.
• Create freehand sketches, drawings, and visual concepts to explore design ideas.
• Contribute to the stylistic development of interior and exterior elements.
• Develop creative proposals using 2D digital design and 3D modeling tools.
• Explore shapes, proportions, colors, materials, and aesthetic details.
• Support the creation of moodboards, visual references, and concept presentations.
• Contribute to the visual design of digital interfaces and interactive elements.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout the concept development process.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and creative exploration activities.

Requisiti:

• Academic experience in transportation design, automotive styling, or mobility-related projects.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar graphic design tools.
• Familiarity with Blender, Alias, Rhino, or other 3D modeling software.
• Experience with digital sketching and rendering tools.
• Interest in interior and exterior vehicle design.
• Basic knowledge of UI design or digital interface development.
• Familiarity with Figma or other interface design tools.
• Academic projects involving concept development, product styling, or 3D visualization.

Altre informazioni:

Internship Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Schedule: Full-time
• Start date: To be agreed based on candidate availability
• Work location: On-site, Reggio Emilia
• Internship allowance: the internship includes a monthly reimbursement, in accordance with the applicable regional regulations.

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.

Location

Reggio nell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy