Intern, Industrial Design

Coroflot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Ammunition, LLC, San Francisco-based industrial design team, is offering paid internships for students and graduates eager to develop unique design concepts that bring brands to life. Interns are embedded in the ID team, contributing to concept generation through final implementation.

Ideal candidates have solid ID background, strong visualization skills, and an eye for detail. Prototyping experience and the ability to communicate ideas effectively are highly valued in a fast-paced studio

Qualifications

• Industrial design background required or equivalent.
• Strong ability to visualize concepts and communicate ideas clearly.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and evaluating design feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design intent from concept to final implementation.
• Understand and apply design principles across projects.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and quality.
• Interface with UX, graphic and packaging teams to create cohesive products.
• Research and apply new trends and materials to keep designs innovative.
• Manage multiple projects with tight timelines and priorities.
• Communicate design decisions effectively to team and vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors for material specs and fabrication processes.
• Report to VP, Industrial Design Studio.

Skills

Industrial design

3D modeling

Design visualization

Prototyping

Communication

Problem solving

Fast learning

Education

Bachelor degree in industrial design

Tools

Rhino

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Ammunition is an international design group providing services in product design, brand strategy and identity, UX design, graphic design, and packaging. While Ammunition’s strengths are diverse across design disciplines, our real expertise is to redefine markets by using design to create new business territory, and to communicate and connect with customers. Whether it is a product, an interface, a package or an identity, our approach is to create new, exciting experiences for customers that communicate the unique proposition and the brand of our clients, and to differentiate in meaningful ways.

Currently, the San Francisco based industrial design team is seeking talented candidates for paid internships. We are looking for candidates with a strong talent in developing unique design concepts to help bring the brands of our clients to life. An ideal candidate has practical problem solving skills and is driven to develop thoughtful design solutions that create meaningful user experiences. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate ideas through outstanding visualization skills. Interns are fully embedded into the ID team and contribute to every step of the industrial design process, from concept generation through final implementation.

A solid ID background is necessary, a strong graphic aesthetic will be well received, and practical experience with engineering and manufacturing constraints is preferable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain design intention from concept generation to final implementation
• A thorough understanding of design principles
• Personal commitment to quality, attention to detail
• Interface with UX, graphic and packaging designers to create seamless product solutions
• Ensure innovation by actively researching, sharing and implementing new trends and materials
• Excellent time management, organization & prioritization skills required to handle multiple projects simultaneously within tight timelines and meet deadlines
• Effective, articulate design communication and decision-making skills
• Coordinate with vendors to help define and spec materials and processes used in fabrication and assembly
• Report to the VP, Industrial Design Studio

QUALIFICATIONS

• Industrial design experience
• BS/BA/BFA degree (or equivalent) in industrial design (or equivalent)
• 3D modeling skills – preferably Rhino, Pro/E or Solidworks
• Confidence with 2D and 3D design visualization tools
• Evidence of prototyping abilities
• Great communication skills (visual, verbal, and written)
• The ability to think quickly and problem-solve on the spot with a maturity that maintains a positive team environment
• A portfolio that demonstrates wide-ranging concept exploration, innovative solutions, a clear process and is visually appealing

Ammunition, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The salary range for this position is $48,000-$63,000/year depending on experience.