Industrial Design Intern

About Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach Brands is a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of innovative household and commercial appliances trusted by consumers around the world. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, we develop and market a broad portfolio of products under well‑known brands including Hamilton Beach®, Weston®, Lotus®, and Hamilton Beach Professional®.

We are seeking an Industrial Design Intern for Fall 2026 to support our in‑house design team in developing innovative product concepts, contributing to the full design thinking process from ideation through prototyping. This position plays an important role in supporting Hamilton Beach Brands’ continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence. The role collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners and contributes to key business initiatives that support the company’s long‑term strategy.

This position is a hybrid role in Glen Allen, VA and reports to the Supervisor, Senior Industrial Design.

• Collaborate with our in‑house Industrial Design group supporting new product design projects including concept design and development, universal design evaluation, on‑product graphic design, visual brand language/color material finish specification and documentation.
• Contribute to the Design Thinking process from immersion and ideation to prototyping.
• Create photorealistic presentation renderings and hand‑sketched concepts for marketing and research requirements.
• Apply a solid design process with a positive, passionate and enthusiastic attitude.

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
• Position is full‑time and will be available from mid‑late August 2026 to December 2026.
• Junior year or higher by the start date of internship.
• Excellent sketching and form‑giving capabilities.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Solid Works, and Key Shot is preferred.
• Knowledge in 3D animation or UX/UI design would be a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Interest/Experience in housewares industry is preferred.
• Cooking/food‑related interests and/or experiences is preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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