Kohler Co-op - Industrial Design

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Kohler, WI invites motivated industrial design students to join its award-winning design team for a May 2027 through December 2027 co-op. You will collaborate with designers to research, develop concepts, and design for Kohler’s kitchen and bath portfolio.

You will prototype, present visuals, and tell compelling design stories while gaining hands-on experience with Rhino, SolidWorks, and related tools in an onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university-level Industrial Design program.
• Strong creative point of view with attention to form and user experience.
• Proficient in sketching, storytelling, and design software.
• Coursework in related disciplines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and partners to support benchmarking, research, and concept development.
• Create visuals, build prototypes, and tell clear design stories.
• Develop market understanding through hands-on research and problem-solving.

Skills

Sketching

Visual storytelling

Digital modeling

Presentation development

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited university-level Industrial Design program

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

3ds Max

KeyShot

Job description

Program Overview

Are you inspired by beautiful design and innovative technologies that make everyday living smarter, easier, and more sustainable? Join Kohler’s award-winning design team and help shape the future of kitchen and bath products.

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite, Kohler, WI

Term: May 2027 through December 2027

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with designers and cross-functional partners to support benchmarking, research, concept development, and product design for Kohler’s kitchen and bath portfolio.
• Contribute to presentation development by creating compelling visuals, building prototypes, refining design concepts, and helping bring new ideas to life through clear storytelling and thoughtful execution.
• Build a strong understanding of market needs, user expectations, and emerging design opportunities through hands‑on research, brainstorming sessions, and problem‑solving exercises that encourage creativity and push design boundaries.

Skills/Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university-level program in Industrial Design or a related discipline, such as environmental design, furniture design, UX/UI design, architecture, or a closely related creative field.
• Brings a strong creative point of view, with a thoughtful eye for form, detail, proportion, function, and the overall user experience.
• Demonstrates proficiency in sketching, visual storytelling, presentation development, and digital modeling tools, with experience in Rhino, SolidWorks, 3ds Max, KeyShot, or similar design platforms preferred.
• Coursework or hands‑on experience in graphic design, engineering, interior design, architecture, product development, or related disciplines is a plus and will help support success in this co‑op experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.