Industrial Design Intern

Twelve NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Brooklyn office three days a week

Hands-on internship experience

Job summary

Twelve Inc. in Brooklyn is seeking a hands-on Industrial Design Intern who loves turning ideas into physical products. You’ll support our design team with research, concepting, 3D modeling, and prototyping for merchandise and packaging across beauty and retail brands.

Experience with 3D modeling and operating 3D printers is mandatory. You should be comfortable building models, preparing files for printing, and using physical prototypes to test and improve your designs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an Industrial Design, Product Design, or related program.
• Hands-on 3D modeling experience in SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Hands-on 3D printing experience, including file preparation and basic troubleshooting.
• A portfolio showing your design process, modeling, and physical prototypes.
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity about materials and construction.

Responsibilities

• Support concept development through research, mood boards, sketches, and design exploration.
• Create and refine 3D CAD models for merchandise, packaging, and product components in SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Prepare print-ready files, operate 3D printers, and troubleshoot printing issues.
• Build, finish, and evaluate prototypes to assess scale, fit, function, and appearance.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to explore materials and manufacturing methods.
• Incorporate feedback quickly and keep project files organized.

Skills

3D modeling

3D printing

attention to detail

portfolio

Education

Industrial Design program enrollment or recent graduate

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D printer operation

Job description

About Twelve

Twelve designs and builds the world’s most inspiring merchandise and packaging for the world’s most coveted brands. With deep expertise across global production, creative innovation, and sustainability, we turn bold ideas into elevated, high-impact realities. Our clients—ranging from luxury fashion and beauty to leading lifestyle brands—trust us to deliver unforgettable experiences through beautifully executed product and packaging.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a hands‑on Industrial Design Intern who loves turning ideas into physical products. You’ll support our design team and Industrial Designer with research, concepting, 3D modeling, and prototyping. Helping our team create merchandise and packaging that deliver on brand, function, and quality across brands in the beauty and retail space.

Experience with both 3D modeling and operating 3D printers is mandatory. You should be comfortable building models, preparing files for printing, and using physical prototypes to test and improve your designs.

What You’ll Do

• Support concept development through research, mood boards, sketches, and design exploration.


• Create and refine 3D CAD models for merchandise, packaging, and product components in software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.


• Prepare print‑ready files, operate 3D printers, and troubleshoot common printing issues.


• Build, finish, and evaluate prototypes to assess scale, fit, function, and appearance.


• Collaborate with design and production teams to explore materials, manufacturing methods, and practical solutions.


• Incorporate feedback quickly and keep project files, prototypes, and materials organized.

What You’ll Bring

• Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, an Industrial Design, Product Design, or related program.


• Required: hands‑on 3D modeling experiencein software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.


• Required: hands‑on 3D printing experience, including file preparation, slicing, printer setup, and basic troubleshooting.


• A portfolio showing your design process, 3D modeling, and physical prototypes. Academic and personal projects are welcome.


• Strong attention to detail and curiosity about materials, construction, and how products are made.


• A proactive approach: you ask thoughtful questions, take ownership of tasks, and bring solutions when challenges arise.


• The ability to manage deadlines and respond to feedback in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.


• Rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, model‑making, and familiarity with manufacturing processes are a plus.


• Availability to work in our Brooklyn office three days per week.

Pay: $22/hour

Twelve Inc. is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the Company to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, disability, or handicap, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.