Internship -Industrial Design

Industrial Design Intern - Pacific Design Lab, Adelaide

Location: Gepps Cross, Adelaide SA (On-site)
Duration: 6 Months | Casual Paid Internship starting in Dec 2026
Hours: Minimum 15 hours per week (flexible around studies)

About the Opportunity

Join Schneider Electric's Pacific Design Lab, one of seven global design studios, and work on real Clipsal by Schneider Electric products used across Australia and New Zealand.

As an Industrial Design Intern, you'll be an active member of the design team, contributing to live projects from user research and concept development through to CAD modelling, prototyping and design reviews.

You'll work alongside experienced designers, engineers and product teams while building valuable industry experience and a strong portfolio.

What You'll Do


* Conduct user, market and competitor research



* Develop concepts through sketching and ideation



* Create 3D CAD models and renders



* Build and test prototypes, including 3D prints



* Support CMF, ergonomics and usability studies



* Collaborate with engineering, product and marketing teams



* Present your work to stakeholders

About You

Essential


* Studying Industrial Design, Product Design or similar



* Final or penultimate year of study



* Portfolio demonstrating your design process



* Strong sketching, CAD and visual communication skills



* Familiarity with tools such as Rhino, KeyShot or Adobe Creative Suite

Desirable


* Interest in manufacturing and injection moulding



* Experience with user research or usability testing



* Interest in ergonomics, CMF, smart home or energy technologies

What You'll Gain


* Paid experience in a global design team



* Mentoring from experienced industrial designers



* Exposure to real product development and manufacturing



* Portfolio-worthy project experience



* Professional networking and future career opportunities

Eligibility

Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or students on a valid student visa that allows them to commit to the full internship period

How to Apply

Submit a one-page cover letter and your CV.

Show a Portfolio with sample of your work or a link to a website and tell us which project best demonstrates your design thinking and why.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process.

Please note that there will be a two-week unpaid break over the Christmas and New Year period, providing an opportunity to take time off and recharge before returning to the internship program.

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you.

It's more than just pay and benefits-it's a meaningful investment in you.

It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential.

The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career...