Industrial Design Intern: Packaging & Product Innovation

Henkel Corporation; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in the United States is seeking an Industrial Designer to develop packaging and product concepts for Laundry & Home Care and Hair brands. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions and communicate design strategies. This role covers CAD modeling, 2D/3D concept development, prototyping, and presenting findings from consumer research to support global product development across Henkel Consumer Brands.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Industrial Design team to develop innovative packaging and product solutions.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams in Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Formulation, and Consumer Insights.
• Research, explore, and design new structural packaging concepts across Henkel Consumer Brands product lines.
• Develop 2D and 3D concepts through sketching and CAD modeling.
• Create and evaluate 3D CAD models, renderings, and rapid prototypes.
• Participate in brainstorming and problem-solving sessions with interdisciplinary innovation teams.
• Support consumer research projects using in-house focus group facilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate design strategy and project outcomes.

Job description

Henkel Corporation in the United States is seeking an Industrial Designer to develop packaging and product concepts for Laundry & Home Care and Hair brands. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions and communicate design strategies. This role covers CAD modeling, 2D/3D concept development, prototyping, and presenting findings from consumer research to support global product development across Henkel Consumer Brands.