Industrial Design Intern - Design, Prototype, Impact

Socket.dev

Somerville (MA)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 76,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Out of Office Plan – takeTime

On-site parking & pre-tax commuter

Catered lunches on-site

Intern cohort development

Culture events for interns

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking an Industrial Design Intern to join the Industrial Design team in Somerville, MA. You will help design new products from concept to production, develop compelling visual concepts, and prototype across a range of fidelity, from quick sketches to refined cosmetic models.

The role emphasizes usability testing, refining hardware experience from unboxing to maintenance, and communicating design intent through CAD.

Qualifications

Pursuing a university degree in Industrial Design (related design or engineering degrees considered).
Demonstrate fluency in aesthetic decision making and an eye for detail.
Able to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketches.
Capable in 3D CAD, KeyShot, and Adobe CC.
Comfortable prototyping using a variety of methods.
Experience with engineering and manufacturability constraints.

Responsibilities

Help design new products from idea to production.
Develop design concepts, with clear and compelling visual communication.
Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic models.
Test designs with users, translate results back into the design process.
Help refine the hardware user experience, from unboxing to maintenance.
Create high quality CAD to communicate design intent.
Collaborate closely with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to develop well-balanced solutions.
Assist with cosmetic specification and validation.