Industrial Design Intern 2022

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging placement opportunity within our design studio where you will get to experience the design process on all levels?

If you are enthusiastic, ambitious, and driven about design then we challenge you to explore our business and develop your skills in a placement with us.

Become part of the team!

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate will be an exceptionally creative thinker that can demonstrate a diverse range of skills and able to thrive within a fully integrated multi-disciplinary team. Reporting into the Design Director and team, the successful candidate must be self-motivated and show a willingness to aid in the general day to day running of projects through their project and time management skills.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive person with a positive attitude that can also demonstrate a fantastic portfolio of creative work across multiple sectors.

As a member of a highly creative team, it is important that the successful candidate is continually pushing the boundaries of ID to ensure that the company stay at the forefront of product development. 

Who you are

• Currently studying at a University with a 6 -12 month placement requirement
• Applicants should be studying a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or similar
• Willingness and eager to learn with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to work to tight deadlines

Skills & Responsibilities

The ideal candidate must have:

• The ability to quickly communicate your thoughts and ideas, whether it be through sketching, physical model making or other mediums
• A proficient user of 2D design visualisation tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
• A good capability of 3D modelling & visualisation software (e.g. Solidworks, Rhino, Keyshot)
• Excellent creative problem-solving skills
• Flexible approach to the diverse range of project work across multiple categories

Nice to have

• An understanding of animation, visualisation and photography skills is a bonus
• A sharp eye for colours, materials, finishes and forms
• Ability to compile research and create impactful trends/mood boards and presentations

Person Specification

You must be a student currently studying an undergraduate Industrial Design subject to apply.

How to apply

Applications can be made via our website: www.mirashowers.com/earlycareers  

Your application should include both a: 

• CV outlining any relevant qualifications, skills and achievements  
• Cover Letter
• mini-portfolio

What we have to offer:

• The opportunity to work on real live projects on a range of categories across our three brands Mira Showers, Rada and Kohler UK
• The opportunity to learn from and work with our team of award-winning creatives in our open plan studio space
• The opportunity to understand the product design and development process, and how these build into the wider multi-functional product development process
• A dedicated mentor to help you achieve your learning & experience goals
• A competitive salary

As an organisation, Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why work at Kohler Mira?

People have been turning to us for bathroom products for over 90 years, a responsibility we don’t take lightly. In all of the businesses that make up Kohler Mira we are committed to designing innovative products that bring beauty, comfort and safety to life. Because of this we understand that it takes investment in our people and their development in order to deliver on that commitment and so, we invest heavily in each individual’s personal development in a variety of ways.

In addition to the investment in personal development, Kohler Mira offers a competitive salary, numerous wellbeing benefits and a strong involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility.

About us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands; Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Kohler Company. Where our brands differ in market position they are equal in quality, each living up to the Kohler Company mission to live on the leading edge of design and technology and provide a single level of quality regardless of price.

Learn more about us, our brands and career opportunities at www.kohlermira.co.uk.

It is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified associates in all job classifications without prejudice.  If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact careers@mirashowers.com.