Intern, Industrial Design Job at Design Observer, San Mateo, CA

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  • Design Observer
  • San Mateo, CA

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 ***email_hidden***

  • 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Visa sponsorship, Work visa

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