Do you have the 1-in-a-million solution to a 1-million-egg challenge?
At Picnic, we deliver groceries to thousands of households every week. That includes selling over 1 million eggs every single week. While the vast majority arrive safe and sound, eggs remain fragile cargo, and breakage still happens too often in our supply chain.We want to crack this problem once and for all … and we need your help!- Innovative materials (sustainable, recycled, or bio-based)
- Radical new geometries and structural designs
- Internal protection (custom foam, shock absorption, smart inserts)
- Supplier collaboration (working directly with our packaging partners to turn your design into a scalable product)
🎯 The Impact
Your thesis won't just sit on a shelf; it will have a direct, real-world impact:- 🌱 Zero Food Waste: Preventing broken eggs means less wasted food in our supply chain.
- 😊 Delighted Customers: Ensuring every customer receives flawless eggs, every time.
👤 Who You Are
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design Engineering (or a related field) and looking for a graduation/thesis project.
- You are a creative thinker with a hands-on prototyping mindset.
- You combine design aesthetics with practical engineering and supply chain feasibility.
- You are a great communicator who enjoys collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Speaking Dutch is a plus, but not a requirement.
You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.
You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!
With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!
Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.
There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design Engineering or a related field
- Seeking a graduation or thesis project
- Creative thinker with a hands-on prototyping mindset
- Ability to combine design aesthetics with practical engineering and supply chain feasibility
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external suppliers
- Dutch language skills
What We Do
At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries. Our affordable and sustainable service is made possible by our passionate people, cutting-edge technology, efficient planning, and, of course, our fleet of iconic electric vehicles! It’s why our customer base is growing rapidly across the Netherlands, Germany, and France. One of the things that makes Picnic different is that we handle almost everything in-house: forecasting, developing our first automated warehouse and new electric Picnic vehicles, internal and customer-facing applications—the list goes on. It gives us more freedom when it comes to trying out new and innovative ideas, which is something we do a lot! We love to challenge ourselves and learn new things. Our teams have access to various meetups, language classes, ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions, our very own Tech Academy, and tailored soft-skills training. Professional development is as important to us as the service we provide to our customers. As a diverse team made up of over 80 nationalities, there are always plenty of activities to get involved with, whether you’re into sports, board games, charitable causes, dancing (at our legendary Picnic festival), or licorice tasting—yes, even that! Our scale-up culture means you get to own your role and bring fresh ideas to the table. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, get in touch—we’d love to hear from you.
