Industrial Design Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Formlabs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Catered on-site lunches

Unlimited 3D prints

Cohort-based social and professional开发

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking an Industrial Design Intern to join the Industrial Design team in Somerville, MA, onsite. You will help design new products from idea to production and collaborate with designers, engineers, and scientists.

You will prototype, test with users, refine hardware UX, and create high-quality CAD to communicate design intent, with access to 3D printing. Pursuing a university degree in Industrial Design, you should show an eye for detail and be proficient in 3D CAD, KeyShot, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a university degree in Industrial Design.
• Fluency in aesthetic decision making and eye for detail.
• Able to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketches.
• Capable in 3D CAD, KeyShot, and Adobe CC.

Responsibilities

• Help design new products from idea to production.
• Develop design concepts, with clear and compelling visual communication.
• Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic models.
• Test designs with users, translate results back into the design process.
• Help refine the hardware user experience, from unboxing to maintenance.
• Create high quality CAD to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing.

Skills

3D CAD

KeyShot

Adobe CC

Prototype development

Visual communication

Education

Pursuing a university degree in Industrial Design

Tools

3D CAD software

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Do you want to change how the world creates?At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.The Industrial Design team enables accessible and productive experiences for our users and communicates the values of the brand through beautiful, functional hardware design. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and scientists to make a significant impact on a rapidly-emerging class of products. If you are passionate about delivering great user experiences and have the skills to contribute, we want you to join our team as an Industrial Design Intern.Internship Term: Winter/Spring 2027 (January - April)Commitment: Full-timeLocation: Onsite in Somerville, MAThe Job:Help design new products from idea to productionDevelop design concepts, with clear and compelling visual communicationPrototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic modelsTest designs with users, translate results back into the design processHelp refine the hardware user experience, from unboxing to maintenanceCreate high quality CAD to communicate design intentCollaborate closely with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to develop well-balanced solutionsAssist with cosmetic specification and validationYou:Pursuing a university degree in Industrial Design (related design or engineering degrees considered)Demonstrate fluency in aesthetic decision making and an eye for detailAble to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketchesCapable in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CCComfortable prototyping using a variety of methodsExperience with engineering and manufacturability constraintsIntern Benefits & Perks:Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsCatered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treatsCohort-based social and professional development experience for internsMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd of course… unlimited 3D printsWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read.