Paid 3D Design Intern: Retail Fixtures

The Bernard Group, Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Job summary

The Bernard Group, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN offers a 2027 Summer Internship focused on 3D design and retail fixture development. Interns contribute to high‑quality models, renders, and client presentations while learning our fast-paced design process.

Onsite, Monday–Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm, interns collaborate with Principal and Senior Designers, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, or related spatial design disciplines.
• Strong interest in 3D retail fixture and spatial experience design.
• Ability to sketch, visualize, and contribute to design concepts with guidance from senior designers.

Responsibilities

• assist in concepting and design of retail fixturing & displays using 3D/2D modeling software (3Ds Max, Cinema 4D, SolidWorks, SketchUp) as required
• research and recommend trends and materials for retail design to stay current with display windows and fixtures
• maintain organized workload and communicate status to team
• support Design team in developing concepts including product/trend research, color boards, and initial product designs
• produce illustrations and 3D renderings for client presentations
• complete miscellaneous projects as assigned by management

Skills

Organizational ability

3D & 2D foundations

Communication & collaboration

Adaptability & initiative

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Industrial Design / related spatial design

Tools

3ds Max

Cinema 4D

SolidWorks

SketchUp

Rhino

Blender

Job description

The Bernard Group, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN offers a 2027 Summer Internship focused on 3D design and retail fixture development. Interns contribute to high‑quality models, renders, and client presentations while learning our fast-paced design process.

Onsite, Monday–Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm, interns collaborate with Principal and Senior Designers, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience in a dynamic team environment.