Industrial Design Intern

We are Box Clever, a design team that creates highly impactful products, brands, & businesses. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Design Companies, by Fast Company - we strategically align design to work with business goals to create successful products and brands. Based in San Francisco, California our team are experts in Industrial Design, Product Strategy, Packaging Design, Brand Identity, Digital Design, & Entrepreneurship.

2026 marks our 14th year of pushing the creative process to have a positive impact centered around business success.

We are seeking an Industrial Design Intern for a 4 to 6 month period (dependant on availability), who is passionate about creating exceptionally conceived and executed products that delight consumers and build category-leading brands. Our studio is a dynamic environment that requires a commitment to excellence, and a team-first mentality. You’ll be crucial in ensuring our business and team succeeds every day.

If you’re up for the challenge we want to hear from you!!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an n in our SF studio to support our team. You ll play an active role in client projects, getting real-world, hands-on experience, contributing to real-world projects that get made. Our studio is a high-paced dynamic environment requiring flexibility, excellence, and a team-first mentality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Industrial Design Intern, you will work on and support projects in all phases of development.

• Explore a range of visual directions and participate in client reviews.
• Sketch industrial design concepts as part of a collaborative project team.
• Support ideation through mockups, including 3D printing.
• Participate in brainstorms and collaborative design team activities.
• Take direction from our Leadership team.
• Work collaboratively across all levels of the team.
• Support product research and inspirational image gathering.

SKILLS & BEHAVIORS

Must have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design.

• A passion for design and eagerness to learn.
• Excellence in communicating design both visually and verbally.
• Strong CAD skills (Rhino and/or Solid Works preferred);
  Proficiency in Google Slides.
• Ability to retouch photography and renderings (Adobe Photoshop)
• Ability to create presentations to support the design process.
• Collaborative and Inclusive.
• Your design portfolio should include your best and most recent work.
• The internship will require a minimum 4 month commitment and is in-person.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING

Contact Information. Resume. Portfolio URL. Kindly submit your interest to this Google Form.

Based in San Francisco, California, Box Clever is an award-winning design agency specializing in creating thoughtful consumer experiences that surprise and delight. The Box Clever team works with larg...