Spring Semester 2027 Industrial Design Co-Op

Rhode Island Commerce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Designs is seeking an Industrial Design Intern to join our 60+ team in Columbus, OH for an in-person internship from January 11 to April 23, 2027. You will work with engineers, marketers, and clients to generate designs across consumer, industrial, and healthcare projects.

Prototyping, ideation, and rapid visualization will be part of daily tasks. The role emphasizes strong sketching, visualization, and understanding of manufacturing processes, with a collaborative, fun, and ego-free

Qualifications

• At least 3rd year of a Bachelor's program in Industrial Design.
• Good initiative and ability to thrive in an environment with limited structure.
• Relevant Co-op experience is preferred.
• An eye for aesthetic design and consumer trends.
• Excellent sketching skills.
• Ability to create compelling visualizations.
• Exposure to designing for different manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Concept ideation and participation in brainstorming sessions.
• 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Helping the administrative staff with office tasks and meeting preparation.

Skills

Initiative

Co-op experience

Aesthetic design

Sketching

Visualization

Manufacturing awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• Location 100 South Hamilton Road,Columbus, OH, 43213,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Temporary (Interns)

Description

About Priority Designs:

Priority Designs is a 30-year-old, employee-owned product development company with a global span of clients. We're a team of 60+ with a flat company structure where egos are discouraged, and the ability to have fun and collaborate (often simultaneously) is required.
The Industrial Design Intern will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to iterate and deliver highly usable and delightful concepts to our wide range of clients. They will collaborate with internal and external clients working on projects in consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. Key functions will include generating design deliverables throughout all phases of the development process.

Tasks May Include:

• Concept ideation and participation in brainstorming sessions
• 3D CAD modeling (solidworks preferred)
• Helping the administrative staff with office tasks and meeting preparation

Qualifications:

• At least 3rd year of a Bachelors program of Industrial Design
• Good initiative and ability to thrive in an environment with limited structure
• Relevant Co-op experience is preferred
• An eye for aesthetic design and consumer trends
• Excellent sketching skills
• Ability to create compelling visualizations
• Exposure to designing for different manufacturing processes

Additional Information:

Due to the nature of Priority Designs' projects, this position will primarily be in-person. In-person work will take place at Priority Designs' facility in Columbus, OH.
The estimated dates of this internship are January 11 - April 23rd 2027. We can be flexible as needed within 1-2 weeks of start and end date.

Priority Designs is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.