Industrial Design Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Henkel; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend or relocation support

Henkel online learning platform

Networking events with Henkel leaders

Feedback discussions

Intern social events

Job summary

Henkel's Consumer Brands Internship in Industrial Design in Connecticut invites undergrad students (sophomore–senior) to develop packaging concepts, create CAD models, and build rapid prototypes as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will collaborate with regional and global groups, using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and present design outcomes to stakeholders.

The internship offers housing stipend or relocation support, learning opportunities through Henkel online

Qualifications

• Pursuing Industrial Design as an undergrad (sophomore–senior).
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar solid modeling software.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator; PowerPoint is a plus.
• Interest in rapid prototyping and model shop work.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative packaging and product concepts.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams in Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Formulation, and Consumer Insights.
• Research and design structural packaging concepts across Henkel Consumer Brands.
• Create 2D and 3D CAD models and rapid prototypes.
• Produce and evaluate 3D CAD models and renderings.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support consumer research projects using in-house focus groups.
• Prepare and deliver presentations communicating design strategy.

Skills

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Pro/E

Siemens NX

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Rapid prototyping

Model shop

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate Industrial Design student

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Pro/E

Siemens NX

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.
  

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student (currentsophomore, junior or senior) pursuing a degree in Industrial design.
  
• Experience with SolidWorks or other solid modeling software (e.g., Fusion 360, Pro‑E, Siemens NX).
  
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Microsoft PowerPoint experience is a plus.
  
• Interest or experience in rapid prototyping and working in a model shop environment.
  
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
  
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
  
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
  
• In‑person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
  

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full‑time employee.

Additional information

• This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
  
• This internship has a duration of January 11th through August 13th (Spring/Summer)
  
• Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled.
  
• If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
  
• If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.