Intern, Industrial Design

bould design; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced designers

Competitive hourly compensation

Meaningful client programs

Creative, collaborative studio culture

Job summary

bould design, llc in San Mateo, CA is seeking an exceptional industrial design intern to join our award-winning studio. This internship offers hands-on experience across the full design process—from concept through production—and mentorship from experienced designers.

You'll work with a small team on real client programs, building the skills and judgment of a professional design consultancy. We value curiosity, thoughtful collaboration, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
• Strong sketching, visualization, and form development skills.
• Good aesthetic judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong curiosity about products, manufacturing, and how things are made.
• Interest in developing concepts through to production.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated mindset.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

Sketching

Visualization

Form development

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company: bould design, llc

Location: San Mateo, CA

Posted: Jul 23

Bould Design is looking for an exceptional industrial design intern to join our award-winning studio.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a small, experienced team and contribute to every phase of the design process—from early concept development through production. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience on real client programs while developing the skills, judgment, and attention to detail that come from working in a professional design consultancy.

We're looking for someone who is curious, thoughtful, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Our projects span the leading edge of design, technology, and manufacturing—from ambitious startups to category-defining global brands.

What we're looking for

You might be a good fit if you have a strong combination of the following:

• Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design or a related field
• Strong sketching, visualization, and form development skills
• Good aesthetic judgment and attention to detail
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong curiosity about products, manufacturing, and how things are made
• Interest in developing concepts through to production
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated mindset
• Authorization to work in the United States
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation, depending on experience
• Mentorship from experienced industrial designers
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful client programs
• Creative, collaborative, low-ego studio culture
  
  

To apply please email us at [e-mail]

• please title the email 'bould design internship summer/fall 2026'
• please send a portfolio website link or pdf no larger than 15MB
• please send an up to date CV (if on website or portfolio, that's fine)
• please state your availability and/or notice period
• please state your annual salary expectations
• please confirm authorization to work in the united states
• no phone calls, drop-ins or physical mail, please
  
  

NOTE: International candidates must already hold a valid US work authorization. Unfortunately, Bould Design is unable to sponsor employment visas for internship positions.

Application Details

To apply please email us at [e-mail]

• please title the email 'bould design internship summer/fall 2026'
• please send a portfolio website link or pdf no larger than 15MB
• please send an up to date CV (if on website or portfolio, that's fine)
• please state your availability and/or notice period
• please state your annual salary expectations
• please confirm authorization to work in the united states
• no phone calls, drop-ins or physical mail, please
  
  

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bould design, llc

Industrial Design and Product Design Engineering. BOULD DESIGN is a strategic partner for bringing highly functional, beautiful and successful products to life through a professional, user-centric design process. Our focus on function, simplicity, quality and character has achieved outstanding results for clients ranging from stealth mode startups to diversified multi-nationals.

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