Introduction

We’re looking for 2 talented Industrial Designer interns to join our Design team at iRobot. Our group is responsible for defining the physical and digital experiences of iRobot. The Design Interns will work with us across ID, UI, UX and design researchers to assist our team in product design and development.

This can be a part or full-time internship (20-40 hrs; M-F) in a hybrid capacity in our Bedford, MA office from September to December. Students must be within a commutable distance to the Massachusetts office and available to come onsite 3x week.

What You Will Do

This role will support the ID team to lead the design effort on projects from early concept through production including: design and consumer research; competitive marketplace analysis; and industrial design concept exploration, refinement, communication, & documentation.

The design Interns are expected to work cross functionally with other industrial designers, UX/UI designers, engineers, researchers and visual designers to create tangible design solutions, and inform prototype development. This is an exciting time and we are relatively new team of skilled designers and researchers in the process of building a world-class internal design competency. Please join us to build cool stuff! We are looking for students with...

Strong interest in understanding of form, function, visual composition, and conceptual integrity.
High proficiency in a 3D program and rendering program – SOLIDWORKS & Keyshot or similar are required.
High proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite is required.
The ability to communicate design concepts through hand sketches, mock-ups
Eye for clean, visually impactful designs that are current and fresh.
A great sensitivity to color, aesthetics, and materiality, and the ability to translate trends into compelling products.
The ability to quickly build strong relationships within and across organizations.

To Be Successful You Will Have

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial design, industrial engineering, product design, or related field.
Must be within a commutable distance to our Bedford, MA office
Comfortability with Adobe suite
Must have a virtual portfolio
You are self-driven but collaborate well within the team
The ability to take feedback with open minded and do the same thing to people
You are ambitious and focused, but you don’t forget to have fun
You proactively contribute to a culture of respect and inclusion

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