Industrial Design Intern

Fiskars UK (Vita); Town of Middleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Portfolio-building

Real-world design projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Exposure to product development

Job summary

Fiskars is seeking an Industrial Design Intern in Middleton, Wisconsin, for Summer 2027. You will work with experienced designers and cross-functional partners to explore ideas, solve problems, and shape next-generation Fiskars products.

You’ll participate in the full design process from research and ideation to sketching, visualization, prototyping, and presenting. This internship emphasizes portfolio-building and hands-on learning within a global consumer products company.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, design thinking, and ability to develop ideas.
• Foundational skills in sketching, visualization, and communicating design concepts.
• Experience or coursework using Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Support research, trend exploration, and inspiration gathering for new product opportunities.
• Participate in brainstorming, problem framing, and concept development.
• Create sketches, digital renderings, and visual concepts to communicate ideas.
• Assist with physical and digital mock-ups, models, and prototypes.
• Help prepare presentations and design stories to communicate concepts and recommendations.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and product teams to move designs toward production.
• Explore form, usability, ergonomics, and aesthetics in product design.
• Support designs that reflect Fiskars DNA and user-centered design.

Skills

Portfolio

Sketching

Visualization

Design thinking

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

Job description

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

FISKARS

Industrial Design Intern

Summer 2027

Middleton, WI | Hybrid

At Fiskars, we believe that thoughtfully designed products can make everyday life easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful. For more than 375 years, Fiskars has been creating products that bring together function, innovation, and thoughtful design.

We're looking for an Industrial Design Intern to join our team in Middleton, Wisconsin, and gain hands-on experience bringing ideas from early concepts to products that people use every day.

About the Internship

As an Industrial Design Intern, you'll work alongside experienced designers and cross-functional partners to explore ideas, solve problems, and help shape the next generation of Fiskars products.

This is an opportunity to contribute to real projects while learning how industrial design works within a global consumer products organization. You'll be involved in different stages of the design process-from research and ideation to sketching, visualization, prototyping, and presenting.

You'll have the opportunity to build your portfolio, learn from experienced designers, and see how great ideas evolve into products.

What You'll Do

• Support research, trend exploration, and inspiration gathering to help inform new product opportunities.
• Participate in brainstorming, problem framing, and concept development.
• Create sketches, digital renderings, and visual concepts to communicate ideas.
• Assist with physical and digital mock-ups, models, and prototypes.
• Help prepare presentations and design stories to communicate concepts and recommendations.
• Collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, product teams, and other partners to understand how designs move toward production.
• Explore form, function, usability, ergonomics, and aesthetics in product design.
• Support designs that reflect the Fiskars DNA and support a user-centered design approach.
• Participate in design reviews, learn from feedback, and contribute to a defined summer design project or challenge.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your creativity, design thinking, and ability to develop ideas.
• Foundational skills in sketching, visualization, and communicating design concepts.
• Experience or coursework using software Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks
• Curiosity about how people interact with products and an interest in form, function, usability, and aesthetics.
• A willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, experiment,and learn.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with others.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining an open and creative approach to problem solving.
• Most importantly, a passion for design, creativity, and making ideas real.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on real Fiskars consumer product projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced industrial designers.
• Exposure to the full product design and development process.
• Opportunities to collaborate with engineering, product development, and other cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio-building experience and real-world design work you can take with you.
• A deeper understanding of how design, consumers, brand, and business come together to create successful products.

Why Fiskars?

At Fiskars, we believe great design starts with curiosity. We ask questions, challenge assumptions, experiment with new ideas, and look for better ways to solve everyday problems.

If you're excited about industrial design and want to learn by doing-while contributing to products that make a difference in people's everyday lives-we'd love to meet you.

Bring your ideas. Bring your curiosity. Help shape what's next at Fiskars.

Fiskars is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences to the table.

Last day of application: 2026-11-12

At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

• Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
• Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
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