Digital R&D Intern - February 2027

Hunter Douglas - Talent Programs; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,600 - 7,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Monthly allowance €650

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking a Digital R&D Intern in Rotterdam to help develop digital infrastructure for large-scale textile printing. You will create and organize digital print files, build a structured file-management database and support standardized production processes.

You will collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Operations, Production, IT and Quality to improve local manufacturing efficiency and printing consistency.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Textile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, Product Development or related field.
• Strong computer and digital file-management skills.
• Attention to detail and good analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production-ready digital RIP print files.
• Prepare and optimise artwork for industrial textile printing.
• Support print testing and validation activities.
• Ensure digital files meet required quality and production standards.
• Develop and maintain a structured database of digital print files.
• Organise and categorise files for efficient retrieval and version control.
• Establish clear file-naming conventions and document-management standards.
• Document procedures and best practices for digital file creation and management.
• Create user guides and practical work instructions.
• Support development of quality-control procedures and print standards.
• Track project milestones, deliverables and progress.
• Participate in project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual activities.
• Support handover of systems and documentation at project end.

Skills

Graphic Design

Industrial Design

Textile Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Information Technology

Product Development

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (pursuing)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Internship (minimum 6 months)

About Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas is the global market leader in window coverings and architectural products. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions while continuously improving how we work across our global supply chain.

The Role

Are you interested in combining design, technology and manufacturing to support the development of a new production capability?

As our DigitalR&D Intern, you will contribute to the development of the digital infrastructure required for large-scale textile printing production. You will create and organise digital print files, help develop a structured file-management database and support the implementation of standardised production processes.

Your work will help make local manufacturing more efficient and ensure consistent, high-quality printing processes. You will collaborate with colleagues from R&D, Product Development, Operations, Production, IT and Quality.

Key Responsibilities

During your internship, you will:

• Create and maintain production-ready digital RIP print files.
• Prepare and optimise artwork for industrial textile printing.
• Support print testing and validation activities.
• Ensure digital files meet the required quality and production standards.
• Develop and maintain a structured database of digital print files.
• Organise and categorise files for efficient retrieval and version control.
• Establish clear file-naming conventions and document-management standards.
• Document procedures and best practices for digital file creation and management.
• Create user guides and practical work instructions.
• Support the development of quality-control procedures and print standards.
• Track project milestones, deliverables and progress.
• Participate in project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual activities.
• Support the effective handover of systems and documentation at the end of the project.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who:

• Is currently studying Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Textile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, Product Development or a related field.
• Has strong computer and digital file-management skills.
• Has good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Works accurately and pays close attention to detail.
• Has strong organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Can work independently and manage their own workload.
• Is interested in manufacturing, automation and production systems.

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or similar graphic-design software would be an advantage. An understanding of databases and data-management principles is also desirable.

• Fluency in English ( Dutch is a big plus)

Wha t We Offer

• A hands-on, six-month R&D project focused on digital textile printing.
• The opportunity to work at the intersection of design, technology and manufacturing.Practical experience with digital print-file development, testing and data management.
• Collaboration with R&D, Product Development, Operations, Production, IT and Quality teams.
• The opportunity to help establish processes and infrastructure that support consistent, high-quality local manufacturing.
• Ownership of your activities, documentation and project deliverables.
• Hybrid working arrangement: 4 days work for the office, 1 day work from home
• Monthly allowance of €650