Industrial Design Co-op
Careers at Crown
internship
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kinston • North Carolina • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Research and document user needs, product requirements, competitive products and industry trends.
- Conduct field research of users and products, including onsite observations, interviews, filming and task analysis.
- Follow-up with field research after product introduction.
- Conceptualize new and innovative products and solutions, including creating aspects of form, aesthetics and physical/psychological interactions between users and products.
- Create sketches, renderings and models as necessary to convey design intent.
- Create layouts and test bucks as necessary to resolve basic user ergonomics.
- Determine material, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, surface finish and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Engineering and Manufacturing.
- Communicate design solutions to management and other team members.
- Create 3-dimensional CAD models of appearance parts.
- Validate surface geometry with rapid prototype samples.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that manufacturability requirements are met.
- Assist with product graphics.
- Assist the Design staff with field testing to ensure user needs have been met.
- Assist Design staff in preparation for meetings and presentations.
- Support project leaders with project documentation.
- Assist with product photography.
- Create and submit for design competitions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Industrial Design
- Good written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Analytical problem solving and judgement
- Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
- Work Authorization: Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
user researchproduct requirementstask analysis3-dimensional CAD modelingrapid prototypingproduct graphicsdesign sketchingmaterial selectionmanufacturing processesergonomics
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical problem solvingjudgementcollaborationcreativitypresentation skillsattention to detailreliability
Certifications
bachelor's degree in Industrial Design