Industrial Design Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

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

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• 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.