Radio Flyer is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. Radio Flyer is a recognized leader in the toy industry, with our corporate headquarters located in Chicago. From wagons and tricycles to battery powered eBikes, Go-Karts and Tesla ride-ons, our Chicago-based team innovates in every product category we enter. We are excited to announce our newest venture into retail at the Radio Flyer Store located in Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL.
For over a century, Radio Flyer has served as the first set of wheels for generations of kids. We have helped inspire imaginative play as wagons transformed into rocket ships, race cars and airplanes, transporting children anywhere they imagined. Now, with over a billion Radio Flyer wheels on the road, we are introducing a retail experience that aligns with our mission to bring smiles to kids of all ages. A place to experience firsthand the magic of our products, including our newest line of FLYER™ eBikes and scooters.
Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace nationally and locally, in addition to being recognized for strong social and environmental performance with a B Corp Certification. Our team has received numerous awards over the years including Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Chicago Innovation Awards, People Magazine’s Companies that Care, the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, and WayUp’s Top Internship Programs nationwide. Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer and grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, was recently recognized as a Top CEO of 2021 on Glassdoor. Radio Flyer is also proud to have been named a top workplace for women, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ community members over the years by Crain’s, Daily Herald and Vault.
At Radio Flyer, we welcome and appreciate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration, and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth. At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, “Every time we touch people’s lives, they will feel FUNomenal!”
Very important - all resumes must be accompanied by sample portfolios in PDF format or include links to online portfolios in order to be considered for this position.
Opportunity
The Industrial Design Intern position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. This is a paid opportunity. Working with the Product Development and eBike team, an interdisciplinary team of designers and engineers, you will:
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Researching product categories and participating in user observation
- Participating in team brainstorms to identify exciting new product ideas
- Strong 2D visual communication skills required to develop sketches and renderings of new product concepts
- should be comfortable drawing on a Cintiq tablet with Sketchbook Pro, Photoshop, or similar
- Creating 3D CAD geometry using SolidWorks or Rhino
- Developing 3D CAD renderings in KeyShot
- Creating mock-ups and rough prototypes to test out play value, ergonomics and feasibility
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will be a college junior or senior, majoring in Industrial Design with a 3.0+ grade point average.
- The individual must be an effective problem solver who is committed to producing products of exceptional quality and beautiful design.
Above All, The Individual Must Commit To Our Values
FUNatical Customer Service
Live with Integrity
Yes I Can
Excellence in Everything
Responsible for Success
We are looking for people who live our values and support our vision and mission!
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Please apply online at
www.radioflyer.com/careers
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