job description
Internship (Product Designer)
Full time, Thirsk, One-year Industry or Summer placement
About Pd-m
We are a team of designers, makers and innovative thinkers. Since 2005 we’ve been making smart products that people need. From life-saving medical equipment and problem-solving industrial products to parent-pleasing nursery products – we design to make lives better.
We offer the full life-cycle of product design, from viability research right through to manufacturing. For each project we design just the right process. We always start with insight gathering and our end goal is always getting a product into the hands of the user and making it a commercial success.
We work across a variety of sectors, from start-ups and SMEs to well-known brands and major public bodies. Our passion is for collaborating with people who want to bring worthwhile products into the world. We make great products a reality and a commercial success.
About the job
We are looking for a Product Design Intern to gain insight and experience to create, develop and deliver innovations from concept to manufacture. Working closely with the team you will be involved in all aspects of the product design and commercialisation process.
Main responsibilities, working under the supervision of the team
Desk based research and insight.
Creation of design brief and outline product specifications.
Formulating design aesthetics via the creation of mood boards and sketching.
Brainstorming, concept generation and development.
Storyboarding useability and consumer journeys.
Insight with focus groups.
Creation and development of 3D CAD models, competence dependent.
Prototyping and testing.
Insight to design for manufacture.
Awareness of working within ISO 9001 quality management systems.
About you
You will be studying for a Degree in Product or Industrial Design, preferably as part of a year-long placement or over the Summer. You will have created a strong portfolio which demonstrates the ability to approach problem solving in a methodical, strategic way. To be successful in this Internship you will need the following essential skills:
Being an innovative, inquisitive and creative thinker.
Excellent spatial awareness and the ability to communicate visually by hand sketching.
Proficiency in Solidworks CAD, KeyShot, adobe, word, excel, powerpoint, Miro and project management software.
Insight of manufacturing principles including injection moulding, extrusion, vacuum forming, extrusion and fabrication.
Being technology, technically and engineering inquisitive.
Some knowledge of materials and selection processes.
Self-motivated, able to plan and prepare.
Organised and work to systems.
Clear and confident when presenting.
Articulating a vision and persuasive communication skills.
Able to work on your own under supervision, and as part of a team.
An acute attention to detail and focus on high-quality outputs.
Desirable skills we are also looking for are
Knowledge of user/human centred/interaction design.
Some knowledge of electronics.
An awareness for circular economy principles and the environmental agenda.
An awareness of intellectual property.
Package
The internship is paid, salary dependent on skills and knowledge.
Location and working hours
The HQ is in Thirsk, North Yorkshire and we also have space in Leeds. Hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Why join Pd-m?
You will be joining a small, agile team of creative talent. We work in a range of industries and clients; no two days are the same. You will contribute to the development and growth of the business and have input. The projects we work on are intellectually stimulating and demanding. You will have huge job satisfaction and share in success. The team are supportive with a can-do culture.
Application process
Please email a covering letter, CV and portfolio to careers@pd-m.com. Your details will be treated in confidence.
No agencies please
February 2022