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ASSA ABLOY Group

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Design
    Product
  • Lake Forest

AI generated summary

  • You must be a junior/senior Industrial Design student, skilled in Adobe Photoshop, have a collaborative mindset, good communication skills, and familiarity with 3D modeling; UI/UX experience is a plus.
  • You will create aesthetic designs, develop concepts, collaborate with engineers, visualize designs, and support various design activities, ensuring alignment with customer needs and brand goals.

Requirements

  • The candidate needs to be a current Industrial Design student that has completed a minimum of a fourth term/semester or in junior/senior level.
  • The Intern role is for minimum fourth term students or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Well skilled with Adobe Photoshop
  • Experience creating photo-realistic renderings in Keyshot preferred
  • Knowledge of 3D modeling / rendering software and ability to learn solid modeling Creo/Alias a plus
  • Proficient presentation abilities through tight sketches and renderings.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good foundation in design methodology and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable with and quick to learn new software programs and procedures
  • Ability to support prototyping through rapid & hand prototyping processes.
  • UI/UX design background / experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Working under the direction of the Industrial Design team, as an Industrial Design Intern you will participate in the conceptualization and development of new products. The work in this role is of appropriate difficulty and scope such that it will be completed with specific and detailed instruction as needed from the design staff.
  • Creates Aesthetic Design Solutions
  • Creates aesthetic designs that are aligned with the business strategies and departmental goals.
  • Provides current trend right designs that meet our internal and external customer needs.
  • Communicates design intent through 2D/3D drawings and project documentation to support market research and product development. Creates 3D CAD models of parts and assemblies.
  • Concept Development and Problem Solving
  • Develops and refines concepts and/or specifications to meet project requirements and brand guidelines. Begins to integrate industrial design and requirements for cost solutions.
  • Applies fundamental knowledge of Human Factors, Ergonomics, Usability Analysis, and Product Materials and Manufacturing Processes to personal and Work Team assignments.
  • Applies fundamental knowledge of User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) methodologies to personal and Work Team assignments. Applies fundamental knowledge of color, texture, finish and graphics, when required.
  • Works with engineers to ensure aesthetic design is properly implemented in the final product release. Begins to create Industrial Design geometry releases.
  • Visualization/Prototyping
  • Creates 3D visualizations to support market research.
  • Creates design and form study models to progress industrial design concepts. Coordinate internal and/or external resources in creating physical models from the CAD data. (i.e. 3D Print, Stereolithography, Finished Model, & CNC services).
  • Delivers functional and/or aesthetic innovation through industrial design projects and/or activities. Develops advanced industrial design solutions using fundamental innovative methodologies and execution.
  • Supports the Americas Residential organization in design activities outside of the product development process. For example customer tours, packaging concepts, exhibition design, customer collaborations, etc.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Industrial Design Intern role?

The main focus of the Industrial Design Intern role is to participate in the conceptualization and development of new products under the supervision of the Industrial Design Team, while gaining exposure to all areas of the design process.

What educational background is required for this internship?

The candidate needs to be a current Industrial Design student who has completed a minimum of a fourth term/semester or is at the junior/senior level.

What are the required skills for this position?

Required skills include the ability to work in a collaborative team environment, proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, experience in creating photo-realistic renderings in Keyshot (preferred), and a good foundation in design methodology and problem-solving skills.

Is prior work experience necessary for this position?

No prior work experience is necessary, but the intern role is intended for students who meet the minimum fourth term requirement or have equivalent experience.

What tools or software will I be expected to use in this role?

You will be expected to use Adobe Photoshop, as well as 3D modeling/rendering software. Experience with Keyshot is preferred, and familiarity with solid modeling software such as Creo or Alias is a plus.

What type of work environment will I be in as an intern?

The work environment is a mix of an office setting and a design studio/shop, where you will create 2D concepts and 3D prototypes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

How many hours per week will the Industrial Design Intern be expected to work?

The candidate must be available to work 40 hours per week, which translates to 8 hours per day.

Will I have opportunities to collaborate with other departments?

Yes, you will have opportunities to work within cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to marketing, engineering (mechanical & electrical), and manufacturing functions.

What do I need to submit for my application?

You need to provide a resume, a cover letter, and a PDF portfolio/work sample (maximum 5MB) that represents a cross-section of your strongest work.

Is experience in UI/UX design necessary for this internship?

While it is not necessary, a background or experience in UI/UX design is considered a plus for this position.

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ASSA ABLOY Group

Experience a safer and more open world

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 121 billion and 52,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.  We have a feeling of discovery and urge to innovate by working together and telling it like it is, enabling us to be always growing, never boring and leading right. Do you want to be encouraged to act, have responsibilities to grow with and opportunities to explore? Join us!