Industrial Design Intern 

At Fiskars, we believe that thoughtfully designed products can make everyday life easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful. We're looking for an Industrial Design Intern to join our team in Middleton, Wisconsin, and gain hands-on experience bringing ideas from early concepts to products that people use every day. As an Industrial Design Intern, you'll work alongside experienced designers and cross-functional partners to explore ideas, solve problems, and help shape the next generation of Fiskars products. You'll be involved in different stages of the design process, from research and ideation to sketching, visualization, prototyping, and presenting.

Responsibilities

Support research, trend exploration, and inspiration gathering to help inform new product opportunities; Participate in brainstorming, problem framing, and concept development; Create sketches, digital renderings, and visual concepts to communicate ideas; Assist with physical and digital mock-ups, models, and prototypes; Help prepare presentations and design stories to communicate concepts and recommendations; Collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, product teams, and other partners to understand how designs move toward production; Explore form, function, usability, ergonomics, and aesthetics in product design; Support designs that reflect the Fiskars DNA and support a user-centered design approach; Participate in design reviews, learn from feedback, and contribute to a defined summer design project or challenge

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field; A portfolio that demonstrates your creativity, design thinking, and ability to develop ideas; Foundational skills in sketching, visualization, and communicating design concepts; Experience or coursework using software Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks; Curiosity about how people interact with products and an interest in form, function, usability, and aesthetics; A willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, experiment, and learn; A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with others; Strong attention to detail while maintaining an open and creative approach to problem solving; A passion for design, creativity, and making ideas real

Benefits

Competitive Compensation; Health and Wellness programs and coverage adapted to each region; Work-Life Balance with paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements; Professional Development through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources; Inclusive and Diverse Environment; Recognition and Rewards programs; Employee Discounts on product offerings across brands