Industrial Design Intern -BBGTC

The industrial design team is looking for a full-time design intern to help in developing new boats and driving innovation within our group. As part of the design team, you will have the opportunity to generate and develop concepts and designs for Brunswick Boat Group products which may include Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Lund, Crestliner, Lowe, Harris, Bayliner, and Heyday. The design team handles the research, design, and development of new products, creating the form and function that delivers on our customers’ needs. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities that will build upon our current design language as well as creating the future of our product offering.

Responsibilities

Convert verbal and written product requirements for new boat models into conceptual designs that meet functional, feature, and cost targets; Synthesize and develop new product ideas in the form of sketches, two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models; Incorporate innovative design ideas into new product development; Ensure timely and adequate completion of all design projects; Communicate, organize and interpret design intent to management and engineering team members; Interact with design personnel in other Brunswick Group product development organizations to leverage design standards and innovations; Present reasons for recommending one design approach over another; Ensure manufacturability is incorporated into boat design; Assist engineering with problems, changes, and new techniques; Work well with others in a team environment and foster clear and continuous communication with other groups; Coordinate the construction and review of product mock-ups; Work with suppliers (both internal and external) to ensure design specifications are met; Demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn boat construction; Incorporate applicable marine standards into the design of boat models; Follow proper procedures in safe handling of hazardous wastes; Sketch new ideas on Brunswick brands; 3D model ideas to validate that they could work; Help build mock-ups of ideas to validate that they do work; Attend design and engineering reviews to give constructive critique and generate ideas

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years towards a bachelor’s degree in industrial design; Good written and oral communication skills; Must possess strong rendering and sketching skills; Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future; Computer design experience to include 3-D modeling techniques required (Rhino preferred); This internship will be a full-time commitment from May to August 2027

Nice to have

Marine related experience; Must have completed sophomore year of college in related area of focus; Proficiency in PC based tools with a focus on Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and general web-based applications; Please provide a portfolio (under 2 GB in size) or a link to an online portfolio; Boating, fishing and/or marine industry experience is beneficial but not required; Good interpersonal skills

Benefits

Relocation; Learning opportunities; Project work; Feedback and performance reviews; Growth opportunities