Hybrid Mandatory internship, Product Design

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About the role

  • Intern in product design at HEIMPLANET in Hamburg. Collaborating on outdoor product development and design processes within a small team.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the entire product development process: Actively support us from the initial idea/sketch through concept phases to preparation for serial production.
  • Concept and design work: Develop ideas, compare alternatives and prepare design directions.
  • Graphic design tasks: Create layouts, presentations, product graphics/branding elements and supporting visuals.
  • Materials and component research: Search for suitable fabrics and coatings, evaluate samples and help develop sustainable options with us.
  • Color & Trim development: Dive into color palettes, combinations and detail work and translate these into coherent proposals.
  • Creating functional prototypes: Build functional samples to test construction, handling and details.

Requirements

  • You are enrolled in a Product Design program or a comparable course of study and are looking for a mandatory 6-month internship.
  • Interest in materials, manufacturing and details (e.g. fabrics, coatings, trims), including enthusiasm for research, sampling and comparisons.
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe (esp. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for creating concepts, graphics and documentation.
  • Ideally you have some experience with 3D tools (e.g. Rhino) and a basic understanding of shapes, proportions and construction.
  • Hands-on mentality: You enjoy practical work, experimenting and supporting prototypes/functional models.
  • Structured, reliable and independent working style.
  • A passion for outdoor life and everyday use.

Benefits

  • Insight into the entire creative and development process of an outdoor brand.
  • Active involvement at the intersection of design, materials, function and brand.
  • Opportunity to contribute your own ideas and take on responsibility.
  • A small, committed team with short decision-making paths and direct collaboration with our product designer.
  • Strong learning potential in materials, prototyping, color & trim and the practical implementation of production-ready details.
  • Paid mandatory internship.

Job title

Mandatory internship, Product Design

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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