Industrial Design Intern - Real-World Projects & Mentorship

bould design; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced designers

Competitive hourly compensation

Meaningful client programs

Creative, collaborative studio culture

Job summary

bould design, llc in San Mateo, CA is seeking an exceptional industrial design intern to join our award-winning studio. This internship offers hands-on experience across the full design process—from concept through production—and mentorship from experienced designers.

You'll work with a small team on real client programs, building the skills and judgment of a professional design consultancy. We value curiosity, thoughtful collaboration, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
• Strong sketching, visualization, and form development skills.
• Good aesthetic judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong curiosity about products, manufacturing, and how things are made.
• Interest in developing concepts through to production.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated mindset.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

Sketching

Visualization

Form development

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

bould design, llc in San Mateo, CA is seeking an exceptional industrial design intern to join our award-winning studio. This internship offers hands-on experience across the full design process—from concept through production—and mentorship from experienced designers.

You'll work with a small team on real client programs, building the skills and judgment of a professional design consultancy. We value curiosity, thoughtful collaboration, and a proactive mindset.