Watch Design Intern - Paid Summer Internship & Mentorship

Fossil Group; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 7,200 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Real-World Experience

Expert Mentorship

Professional Development

Networking & Community

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Fossil Group invites rising designers to join its Summer Industrial Design Internship at the Richardson, TX HQ. You will gain hands-on experience in watch design, trend research, sketching, mood boards, and material exploration while contributing to real projects.

As an intern, you will collaborate with mentors and cross-functional teams, present a capstone project to leadership, and develop a strong visual voice through concept development and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Industrial Design or related field.
• Graduating Spring 2027 to Spring 2028.
• Experience with sketching and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, and KeyShot.
• Portfolio required.

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

Conceptual thinking

Visual storytelling

Design fundamentals

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Graduation Spring 2027–Spring 2028

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Job description

Fossil Group invites rising designers to join its Summer Industrial Design Internship at the Richardson, TX HQ. You will gain hands-on experience in watch design, trend research, sketching, mood boards, and material exploration while contributing to real projects.

As an intern, you will collaborate with mentors and cross-functional teams, present a capstone project to leadership, and develop a strong visual voice through concept development and design reviews.