For mandatory internships
INDEED Innovation is looking for a Product Design Intern (all genders welcome) based in Hamburg.
We welcome creative and strategic minds who want to be part of our journey to build purposeful innovation with meaningful impact.
As an Industrial Design Intern at Indeed, you will be focusing on designing innovative products, services, and business models that are driven by holistic strategy and circular design principles. You will be part of our interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and strategists who aim to realize purposeful, commercially viable product solutions that create value for customers, the industry, and our world.
- Bringing excellent industrial design knowledge with an interest in sustainable product development.
- A fast learner, eager to explore evolving design methods and tools related to circularity.
- An excellent communicator, open to cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving.
- Passionate about developing purposeful, commercially viable product solutions that create value for customers, the industry and our world.
- Design compelling products, user experiences, and services across industries.
- Use your sketching, CAD and render skills to develop designs, working closely together with our team of highly professional designers.
- Research material flows, stakeholder needs, user journeys, and business environments within ecosystems.
- Investigate and refine (circular) design tools and methods that support recovery, recycling, and extended use cycles.
- Assess the environmental, economic, and social impact of products and services across their full lifecycle.
- Identify new innovation opportunities that align with business objectives and industry needs.
- Support innovation workshops and design sprints that embed circularity thinking into client teams and company culture .
- Enrolled in an Industrial Design, Sustainability / Eco Design, or a related program (min. 1,5 years of undergraduate study).
- Available for at least 4 months, ideally up to 6 months.
- Proficient in design tools such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- Experience with SolidWorks and KeyShot is a plus.
- Strong sketching, 2D rendering, and form development skills.
- Proficiency in English (German is a plus).
- A valid work permit for Germany is mandatory.
- Eligibility: Mandatory internship as part of an accredited university degree program.
- Insights into the entire development process (from strategy to engineering).
- International project work in an interdisciplinary team, supported by an experienced mentor.
- An internship where dedication and self-motivation are rewarded.
- A dynamic team structure with flat hierarchies and a big team spirit.
- An inspiring and supportive work environment located in the heart of Hamburg, one of Germany’s most lovable cities, with international and warm-hearted colleagues.
We are one but not the same. We value diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
At Indeed Innovation we give all our colleagues the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work and we strive for an environment where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered. Indeed Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Research shows that women often apply for roles only when they feel they meet nearly every requirement. We don’t want that to hold you back. What matters most to us is your design perspective, your way of thinking, and the work you’ve created.
Please share your portfolio and tell us about the projects you’re most proud of, especially those that show how you approach design challenges, develop ideas, and turn them into compelling products.
ABOUT US
Indeed Innovation, a multicultural team of designers, engineers, and strategists helps fortune 500 companies, SMEs, public institutions, and startups to innovate for the circular economy. As an ecological-minded group of thinkers & doers, we recode innovation to improve the behavior of individuals and businesses for a sustainable future.
