Mercury Marine: Industrial Design Intern

Mercury Marine; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Marine, headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, offers a design internship within the Industrial Design team. You will work on conceptual and production design for marine propulsion systems and related components, interfacing with Engineering and Product Integration.

The internship runs May–August 2027, full-time (40+ hours per week). Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor's in Industrial Design, with strong sketching, CMF, and 2D/3D concepting

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s in Industrial Design.
• Imaginative mindset for conceptual and real-world challenges.
• Strong sketching and form development skills.
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Concepting including sketches, renderings, and model building.
• Clear communicator with a user-centric mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full-time during May–August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple stages of product development.
• Create 2D and 3D concepts to convey ideas.
• Assist with production design on hardware and graphics projects.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, and Product teams.
• Participate in weekly design critiques.
• Produce rapid visualizations using physical and digital tools.
• Develop CMF concepts and proposals.
• Assist with propulsion systems, graphics, and controls projects.

Skills

Sketching

Form development

Surface interest

Proportions

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Model building

3D concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design (in progress)

Tools

Keyshot

Alias

Vizcom

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Location: Fond du Lac, WI – Plant 12

Workplace Category: (Onsite)

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $18.00-27.50 per hour

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation: Yes

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview

As part of the Industrial Design team at Mercury as a design intern, you will be engaged in both conceptual and production work that enables the best designs for Mercury’s marine‑specific products. This role supports Industrial Design, and interfaces with Engineering and Product Integration team members . In your daily work you will be supporting Mercury Marine’s premium brand and performance expectations. This role will require you to utilize your design skills to generate ideas and concepts, while respecting project requirements and research data to enable these ideas to be usable for marine propulsion systems, marine controls, and associated components.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

• The ID intern is involved in several aspects of design and supports projects throughout various stages of product development
• Create concepts both in 2D and 3D to convey ideas/design intent
• Has the ability to create both conceptual designs and learn processes for production design on both physical hardware and graphics related projects
• Works alongside cross functionally regularly with other designers within the ID team in addition to Engineering staff members
• Is involved in weekly design critiques on active projects
• Rapid visualization using both physical and digital tools
• Creation of Color, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) concepts/proposals
• Assists design team with various assignments on propulsion systems, product graphics and controls projects

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university studying toward a bachelor’s degree for Industrial Design
• Candidates should be ready to demonstrate an imaginative mindset looking to solve both conceptually based challenges and real-world program challenges with a willingness to embrace multiple projects
• Strong abilities in sketching, form development, surface interest and proportions
• Solid knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Product concepting including sketches, renderings and model building (digital and physical)
• Clear communicator, motivated and ambitious, with a user‑centric mindset
• Proficient in MS Office, preferably Power Point, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Availability to work full‑time (40 or more hours per week) during the the months May through August of 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrating knowledge of design industry modeling‑rendering software- Keyshot/Alias/Vizcom
• Observation/documentation skills of competitive trends in design segments/ industries
• Graphic design knowledge using Illustrator for vector art development, typeface design

Working Conditions

• Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands‑on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world tasks.
• Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co‑ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.
• Hours: Co‑ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40‑hour work week
• Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co‑op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.

The pay range for this position is $18.00-27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry‑leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.

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