General Information
Country: USA
State: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Office Location: 1101 - 1111 44th Street - - - - -
Date posted: 30-Dec-2025
Business Function: Architecture & Design
Position Type: Intern
Description
We are hiring a 2026 Industrial Design SummerIntern/Co-op to join our Global Design teamfrom May 2026 - August 2026Inthis role, you would be getting hands-on experience with a design team that works with manydifferent functionsof the business. This isa great opportunityto gain experience with seasoned designers at anindustry leadingcompany. Our intern program is designed to offer hands-on experience to aspiring designers by involving them in real-world explorations and production-bound projects.
In order tobe considered for the position, please link or provide your portfolio.
What You Will Be Doing:
Grow to understand and apply research insights
Use design and technology skills to creatively conceptualize and develop unique and innovative product and component recommendations
Work with peers in other fields (engineering, marketing, supply chain, project management) to conceptualize, problem solve and develop components and products which are destined for production.
Develop your own opinions and thoughtfully share them with the team
Explore new concepts through sketching and building quick prototypes
Assist designers in project tasks, such as documenting projects, building physical and digital models, and preparing for presentations
Build relationships with engineers, project managers, and marketers to learn how to implement ideas into real products
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Proficiencyin: SketchUp, Fusion 360 or similar solid modeler, and Adobe Creative Suite
Who You Are:
Are you both creative and analytical? A critical thinker who is driven by curiosity?
Do you have ideas and like to build them? Do you enjoy making things with your hands?
Do you enjoy using your strong communication skills to express yourself through words and/or drawings?
Are you comfortable with using or learning new software?
Are you able to juggle multiple tasks at once, prioritize them then execute?
Do you have a well-rounded background of experiences?
Are you empathetic and understanding?
Do you enjoy working in teams to achieve individual tasks with little to no supervision?
Grad Date
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program.
Actively enrolled in a degree seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co-op position.
Preferred majors for this position: Industrial, Product or Furniture Design
Preferred academic standing for this position: December 2026 (undergraduate or graduate) graduation date & beyond.
Your Future Team:
This small and mighty team iscomprisedof Industrial Designers, UX Designer, Interior Designers, Project Managers, Engineers, and a Model Maker.
We are in constant collaboration as a team and cross functionally.
We are a flexible and open group of people.
We are approachable, open to questions, new ideas and care about your growth and success. Our award-winning team is eager to mentor you.
We believe in autonomy and trust you to accomplish your goals.
Lastly, you'll work alongside fellow innovators including: product engineers, model makers and industrial designers.
Who We Are:
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put peopleatthe center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impactthroughour work and communities.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications,we'relooking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a strong and inclusive workforce, andwe'realways looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us [email protected].
We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
Steelcase is a MVAA- Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran'spossess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.
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Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
