Industrial Design Intern at Verkada in San Mateo, CA

Summary: Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. As an Industrial Design Intern, you’ll design and develop cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other connected devices while collaborating with a diverse team of designers and hardware engineers. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the visual and physical language of our brand through the design of our hardware - Utilize user-centric thinking and keen aesthetic sensibility to align our brand to customer needs - Support the design team in conducting research on user needs, market trends, and competitive analysis to inform product design decisions - Assist in the development and refinement of product prototypes, participating in user testing and feedback sessions to iteratively improve designs - Collaborate with our hardware engineering team to explore, prototype & test new product concepts to finalize form, CMF & UX - Work closely with design, engineering, product management, and operations on complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment - Stay current with the latest design trends, materials, manufacturing processes, and industry developments to bring the team fresh and innovative ideas - Contribute concepts and problem-solving across multiple projects Required Qualifications: - A website or digital portfolio is required for consideration - Senior-level industrial design students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, as well as recent ID graduates - A positive attitude and proactive mentality to take initiative on design explorations and actively support team goals - A high level of sensitivity to form and function, attention to detail, and conceptual clarity - A generalist approach to technical skills: design strategy, customer insights, form development, sketching, physical prototyping at various levels of fidelity, package design, 3D modeling, and CMF exploration and selection - Strong physical prototyping skills, particularly in 3d printing and working with wood and foam - Proficient in 2D & 3D digital tools like Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion360, Keyshot, Adobe Suite, etc - Experience working directly with mechanical and electrical engineers to solve problems in a collaborative team environment - A strong understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and production timelines - Ability to generate and communicate design vision, or embrace and extend existing solutions Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with cameras, environmental sensors, control systems, sensor sub-assemblies, or connected devices - Experience designing products for harsh environments Required Skills: Industrial design, 3D modeling, Physical prototyping Important Skills: User-centric design, Design strategy, Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion360, Adobe Suite Nice-to-Have Skills: Conceptual clarity, Attention to detail, Positive attitude, Collaboration Benefits: Sales incentives, Discretionary bonuses, Equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)