Summer Watch Design Intern — Paid & Mentored

Fossil Group, Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Real-World Experience

Expert Mentorship

Professional Development

Networking & Community

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Fossil Group, Inc. in Richardson, TX invites motivated Industrial Design students to join its 10-week Summer Internship in watch design.

This paid program offers hands-on experience across trend research, concept development, sketching, color/material exploration, and cross-functional collaboration. As an intern you will work with Watch Design teams on real projects, develop concepts, create boards and decks, and present a capstone to Fossil leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• Graduating Spring 2027–Spring 2028.
• Portfolio required to apply.
• In-person at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX; Mon–Thu onsite, Fri remote.
• Strong sketching and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Watch Design teams on real-world product design projects across seasonal collections.
• Conduct trend, consumer, market, and competitive research to inform design direction.
• Assist with concept development, sketching, mood boards, color palettes, and material exploration.
• Develop and refine watch concepts based on brand direction and consumer insights.
• Help prepare design presentations, concept boards, and creative decks.
• Support the design process from initial ideation through product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, and Sourcing.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from design and cross-functional partners.
• Assist with design samples, prototypes, and product evaluations.
• Explore new materials, finishes, colors, and design details.
• Partner with a dedicated mentor for creative guidance, feedback, and professional development.
• Participate in workshops, lunch & learns, and panel discussions.
• Present a capstone project to Fossil leadership at the end of the program.
• Bring fresh ideas, creativity, curiosity, and a strong visual point of view to the team.

Skills

Sketching

Concept development

3D modeling

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Portfolio required

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Fossil Group, Inc. in Richardson, TX invites motivated Industrial Design students to join its 10-week Summer Internship in watch design.

This paid program offers hands-on experience across trend research, concept development, sketching, color/material exploration, and cross-functional collaboration. As an intern you will work with Watch Design teams on real projects, develop concepts, create boards and decks, and present a capstone to Fossil leadership.