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This is an opportunity to work alongside a small, experienced team and contribute to every phase of the design process—from early concept development through production. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience on real client programs while developing the skills, judgment, and attention to detail that come from working in a professional design consultancy.
We're looking for someone who is curious, thoughtful, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Our projects span the leading edge of design, technology, and manufacturing—from ambitious startups to category-defining global brands.
What we're looking for
You might be a good fit if you have a strong combination of the following:
- Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design or a related field
- Strong sketching, visualization, and form development skills
- Good aesthetic judgment and attention to detail
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong curiosity about products, manufacturing, and how things are made
- Interest in developing concepts through to production
-Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated mindset
-Authorization to work in the United States
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation, depending on experience
- Mentorship from experienced industrial designers
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful client programs
- Creative, collaborative, low-ego studio culture
To apply please email us at designer@bould.com
- please title the email 'bould design internship summer/fall 2026'
- please send a portfolio website link or pdf no larger than 15MB
- please send an up to date CV (if on website or portfolio, that's fine)
- please state your availability and/or notice period
- please state your annual salary expectations
- please confirm authorization to work in the united states
- no phone calls, drop-ins or physical mail, please
NOTE: International candidates must already hold a valid US work authorization. Unfortunately, Bould Design is unable to sponsor employment visas for internship positions.
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Intern, Industrial Design
bould design, llc San Mateo, CAOn-sitedesign Today
Job description
Bould Design is looking for an exceptional industrial design intern to join our award-winning studio.This is an opportunity to work alongside a small, experienced team and contribute to every phase of the design process—from early concept development through production. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience on real client programs while developing the skills, judgment, and attention to detail that come from working in a professional design consultancy.
We're looking for someone who is curious, thoughtful, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Our projects span the leading edge of design, technology, and manufacturing—from ambitious startups to category-defining global brands.
What we're looking for
You might be a good fit if you have a strong combination of the following:
- Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design or a related field
- Strong sketching, visualization, and form development skills
- Good aesthetic judgment and attention to detail
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong curiosity about products, manufacturing, and how things are made
- Interest in developing concepts through to production
-Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated mindset
-Authorization to work in the United States
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation, depending on experience
- Mentorship from experienced industrial designers
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful client programs
- Creative, collaborative, low-ego studio culture
To apply please email us at designer@bould.com
- please title the email 'bould design internship summer/fall 2026'
- please send a portfolio website link or pdf no larger than 15MB
- please send an up to date CV (if on website or portfolio, that's fine)
- please state your availability and/or notice period
- please state your annual salary expectations
- please confirm authorization to work in the united states
- no phone calls, drop-ins or physical mail, please
NOTE: International candidates must already hold a valid US work authorization. Unfortunately, Bould Design is unable to sponsor employment visas for internship positions.
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