Formlabs

Industrial Design Fellowship

Formlabs$81K — $101K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Robust portfolio of relevant design work
  • Completed degree in Industrial Design or related field
  • Fluency in aesthetic decision making
  • Effective quick communication through hand sketches
  • Proficient in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC
  • Comfortable with various prototyping methods
  • Experience addressing engineering and manufacturability challenges

Responsibilities

  • Design new products from concept to production
  • Develop clear and compelling design concepts
  • Prototype continuously from mockups to refined models
  • Test user designs and incorporate feedback
  • Refine user experience from unboxing to maintenance
  • Create high-quality CAD to communicate design intent
  • Collaborate with product, UI design, engineering, and manufacturing teams

Benefits

  • Flexible Out of Office Plan for personal time
  • Ample on-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Catered on-site lunches three times a week
  • Free snacks, beverages, and treats
  • Participation in various optional cultural events
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

The Industrial Design team enables accessible and productive experiences for our users and communicates the values of the brand through beautiful, functional hardware design. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and scientists to make a significant impact on a rapidly-emerging class of products. If you are passionate about delivering great user experiences and have the skills to contribute, we want you to join our team as an Industrial Design Fellow.

Fellowship Details:

Timeline: 6 months (September-February)
Commitment: Full-time
Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA

Sharing a portfolio/website that reflects your work or projects is required for your application.

The Job:
  • Help design new products from idea to production
  • Develop design concepts, with clear and compelling visual communication
  • Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic models
  • Test designs with users, translate results back into the design process
  • Help refine the hardware user experience, from unboxing to maintenance
  • Create high quality CAD to communicate design intent
  • Collaborate closely with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to develop well-balanced solutions
  • Assist with cosmetic specification and validation

You:
  • Have a robust portfolio of relevant design work
  • Completed degree in Industrial Design (related design or engineering degrees considered)
  • Demonstrate fluency in aesthetic decision making and an eye for detail
  • Able to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketches
  • Capable in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC
  • Comfortable prototyping using a variety of methods
  • Experience solving problems with engineering and manufacturability constraints

Fellowship Benefits & Perks:
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan \- take time when you need it
  • Salaried bi-weekly pay schedule
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course\... unlimited 3D prints

Compensation

Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization. This is a salaried role, so you will always be paid based on the assumed 40 hours per week as a full-time intern. This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance.

The weekly pay range for this role is:

$1,575-$1,950 USD

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Formlabs
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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