Industrial Design Intern, Curio

Who We Are:

Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!

After 30 years as the most loved baby lifestyle brand, Munchkin is growing up and launching a new home products line, Curio. With modern and cutting-edge design, Curio will turn products that consumers need into products that they love. Curio will appeal to trend seekers who thrive discovering new intuitive designs and appreciate form and function. Curio is a startup but will leverage Munchkin’s innovation, supply chain and brand design capabilities with an initial direct to consumer (DTC) launch.

What You’ll Do

Curio Home Goods is seeking out a highly skilled industrial design intern. You must exhibit a love of aesthetics that is founded in craft, materiality, and a curiosity of how things work. We are looking for people who understand design is a physical process, prototyping, testing, and experiencing ideas in the round are vital for success. You will be joining the inaugural team of a new direct-to-consumer home and lifestyle brand. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Industrial Design, you will have a critical role of concepting, developing new products for Curio and defining what the brand can be. In this role you will contribute to all aspects of industrial design and product innovation, taking products from concept through production.

Bring it!

• Must possess some knowledge of 3D digital modeling, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Must possess some knowledge of manufacture engineering, including molding techniques (injection), blow molding, rotocast, compression, plastics, printing basics
• Experience with all phases of the design process, including trend research, design strategy, concept development, and manufacturing execution
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with excellent time management
• Must possess some knowledge of manufacture engineering, including molding techniques, metal castings, CNC production, glass, wood and ceramic experience is also preferred
• Excellent team player and independent worker
• Educational background in Industrial Design; and experience designing product to production, in consumer products or consumer electronics industry preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations regarding safety standards
• Ability to thoughtfully communicate your designs, receive feedback gracefully, and contribute to the work of others

We Got You Covered!

As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and includes competitive salary, bonus and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.

To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Friday’s all year around and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.

Salary: $18/hour

To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.

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