Industrial Design Intern- Summer/Fall 2027

Henkel Corporation; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation is seeking an Industrial Designer to work within the Consumer Brands unit, focusing on packaging and product solutions. You will join an interdisciplinary team to develop 2D and 3D concepts, CAD models, renderings, and rapid prototypes, collaborating with regional and global stakeholders to shape next-generation laundry, home care, and hair care packaging.

You will participate in brainstorming sessions, support consumer research activities, and prepare presentations

Qualifications

• Experience in designing packaging and product solutions.
• Ability to develop 2D and 3D concepts through sketching and CAD modeling.
• Strong collaboration with regional and global teams (Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Formulation, Consumer Insights).
• Experience supporting consumer research projects and presenting design outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative packaging and product solutions as part of the Industrial Design team.
• 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.

Skills

Packaging design

CAD modelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

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.