Industrial Design Intern

Kokopelli Capital; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Kokopelli Capital is looking for a detail-oriented ID Intern to manage daily prototyping tasks and support product development. This role involves making prototypes, maintaining the prototyping area, and working on new product innovations alongside the design director.

Ideal candidates should be enrolled in an Industrial Design program and possess strong skills in 3D CAD software. This position offers a hybrid work environment with a schedule of 32 hours per week at a rate of $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing design process, sketching, and 3D modeling skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot Bambu printers.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily prototyping tasks using the laser cutter.
• Maintain prototyping area, cleaning parts and troubleshooting machines.
• Ideate on new product innovations alongside the design director.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360)

Design process and sketching skills

Proficiency in 3D printing and prototyping

Ability to convert CAD into PDF drawings

Education

Currently enrolled in an Industrial Design program

Tools

SolidWorks

Keyshot

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive ID Intern to manage daily prototyping tasks, bring PD documentation up to speed, and provide horsepower to the creation of new products. This role will be critical in helping the product development continue to innovate at Woof and support other teams like sales and creative.

What You’ll Own

• Making prototypes – using the laser cutter to create packaging mockups, building models in 3D CAD to print, foam core mounting sales requests.
• Creating PDF drawings of existing products.
• Maintaining prototyping area – cleaning parts, refilling filament, troubleshooting machines when they go down.
• Ideating on new product innovations, working alongside the design director to bring early ideas to life.
• Helping the product development team move to the new space.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Currently enrolled in an Industrial Design program.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design process, sketching, and 3D modeling skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360).
• Proficiency with 3D printing and prototyping.
• Ability to convert CAD into PDF drawings.

Bonus Points If You Have…

• Experience in SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with Keyshot.
• Ability to troubleshoot Bambu printers.
• An excellent work ethic & willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and fluid environment.
• A love of dogs.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment (2–3 days in office).
• Schedule: 32 hours a week, 3 months to start, preferably on September 1, 2026.
• $20 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woof is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and productive work environment. Employment decisions at Woof are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment.