Digital R&D Intern - February 2027

Hunter Douglas - Talent Programs; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement (4 days in-

Monthly allowance €650

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is offering a six-month Digital R&D Internship in Rotterdam to support the development of a new production capability. You will create and organise digital print files, help develop a structured file-management database, and assist in standardising production processes.

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

Qualifications

• Currently studying the specified design/IT-related fields.
• Strong digital file-management and computer skills.
• Fluent English; Dutch a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with MS Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

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 quality and production standards.
• Develop and maintain a structured database of digital print files.
• Organise files with clear naming conventions and version control.
• Document procedures and best practices for file creation and management.
• Create user guides and practical work instructions.
• Support development of quality-control procedures and print standards.
• Track milestones, deliverables and progress.
• Participate in project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual activities.
• Assist handover of systems and documentation at project end.

Skills

Digital file management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Independent working

Interest in manufacturing & production

Education

Currently studying Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Textile Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Information Technology / Product Development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

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