2026 Industrial Design Intern at Conair LLC in Newton, MA

Summary: Conair LLC is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances. They are seeking an Industrial Design Intern to explore product concepts, collaborate with design teams, and contribute to innovative kitchen solutions during the summer internship program. Responsibilities: - Generate imaginative product concepts through sketching, modeling, and storytelling that express Cuisinart’s brand DNA and design vision - Explore emerging lifestyle, food, and material trends to spark new ideas and design directions - Develop 3D models, mockups, and renderings using tools like SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite to bring concepts to life - Work alongside engineers, CMF specialists, marketers, and culinary experts to refine design intent and align aesthetics with function and feasibility - Build compelling visuals and presentations that share your creative process, insights, and product stories with cross-functional teams - Participate in brainstorming sessions, design critiques, and prototype evaluations—bringing a fresh, inspired point of view to every discussion Required Qualifications: - A rising senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline - Proficient in sketching, visual storytelling, and 3D modeling/rendering (SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite) - Energized by consumer-centric design—you're curious about how people cook, live, and connect through products - A collaborative problem-solver with an eye for detail, a passion for beautiful functionality, and a positive, can-do attitude - Always tuned into design trends, social media inspiration, and material innovations that can shape the next great product experience - You should be a current college student, entering your senior year in the fall of 2026 - The internship program will run from June 1, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Interns will work Monday through Friday on a 37.5-hour work week schedule, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day - We require candidates to maintain excellent academic standing - Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this role - Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is a must - As part of our hybrid work model, interns are expected to be present in the office 4 days a week with Friday being a work from anywhere day - Conair does not provide housing for summer interns - Compensation for all internship positions is set at $25 per hour, and the internship is based out of our Stamford, CT or Newton, MA corporate office locations - At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas or OPT - Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time - Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time Required Skills: 3D modeling/rendering, SolidWorks, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite Important Skills: Visual storytelling, Sketching Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaborative problem-solver, Consumer-centric design, Trend awareness, MS Office proficiency, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Positive attitude Internship Start Date: Start in 2026