Company: Beacon Wellness Brands (Formerly: Clio Designs Inc.)
Title: Industrial Design Intern
Location: Newton, MA USA
Industry: Consumer Products
Years of Experience: < 1
Education Level: Current Student in Bachelor’s level program or recent graduate
About the Company
Beacon Wellness Brands is a design-forward consumer products company dedicated to fusing style, quality, and performance at affordable prices. Founded as Clio Design in 2002, the company grew until partnering with Yellow Wood Capital Partners in 2021 to form Beacon Wellness Brands. The company designs, manufactures and markets personal-care products under six consumer brands, as well as various other private-label / OEM brands in over 30 countries worldwide.
Visit beaconwb.com to learn more.
About the Job
BWB is seeking a co-op to serve as Industrial Design Intern. This individual will work in a fast-paced team setting revolving around the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of new and existing personal care products. The Industrial Design Intern is responsible for assisting with the execution of a broad range of tasks in a time-sensitive and efficient manner. As part of a cross-functional team, the Industrial Design Intern will interact directly with sales, design, and marketing in an effort to move products from idea conception to realization on the retail shelf. This position is suited for a proactive, self-starter who is comfortable taking on a variety of responsibilities and learning new skills quickly. This is a paid internship, 32-40 hours per week.
Major Responsibilities
- Support the Industrial Design team with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Serve as a contributing and collaborative member of the product development team
- Generate renders of products, packaging, and store displays
- Engage in structural packaging design
- Manage product and packaging samples and accessories
- Manage shipment, organization, and implementation of user testing
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s level design program (industrial design, product design) or recent grad.
- Experience with design software: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Keyshot and 3D CAD. Solidworks preferred, other CAD programs acceptable.
- Understanding of 3D printing and rapid prototyping
- Knowledge of or interest in retail and merchandising a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong multi-tasking capabilities (ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously)
- Ability to understand and interpret technical and often complex material
- Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Willingness to take on responsibilities outside primary job description
To Apply
Please apply with your resume and design portfolio (or a link to an online portfolio).
Note
Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply. Local candidates only please (no relocation is provided). No recruiters, agencies or 3rd parties please. Beacon Wellness Brands is an equal opportunity employer.
Hours Per Week: 32-40
Method of work: Hybrid (some in-person, some remote)
Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation: $20 per hour
Location: Newton, Massachusetts United States
Is this worksite accessible by public transportation?: No
Does the student need a car to perform their duties?: No
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's-level design program in industrial design or product design, or a recent graduate.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience with KeyShot.
- Experience with 3D CAD.
- Understanding of 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong multitasking capabilities and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to understand and interpret technical and complex material.
- Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Willingness to take on responsibilities outside the primary job description.
- Portfolio or link to an online design portfolio.
- SolidWorks experience.
- Knowledge of or interest in retail and merchandising.
What We Do
Beacon Wellness Brands designs, develops, manufactures, and markets consumer personal-care appliances and accessories across nail care, facial care, grooming, and sexual wellness. Its portfolio includes multiple consumer brands, while its national-brand business supplies retailers and its OEM/ODM operation develops private-label products for retailers and resellers, from startups to Fortune 100 companies. The company says it sells millions of units annually through retailers and resellers worldwide.
