Looking to launch your career and join a global design company that will challenge your skills?
Join our passionate team and help build something you can be proud of!
The Product Development Intern will be responsible to assist with various aspects of product development working closely with our team of designers, product developers to complete projects and requests, validating products in development, evaluate samples and conduct product testing and generate reports. Assist in maintaining studio and showroom.
Here's what makes you successful at Umbra:
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Can-Do Attitude
Curiosity
Street Smarts
Team Player Mentality
What you'll do to be successful in this role:
Assist the team with completing CAD models, renders, proof of concept studies, and prototypes for client presentations
Prepare artwork to complement design concepts for a range of categories and retailers under tight timelines
Develop and update specifications accurately and on time including data and drawings for production in SolidWorks (CAD software)
Review and document samples
Requirements
What you'll bring
Enrollment in a post-secondary degree/diploma in design (industrial, environmental, architectural) is required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a product development field is preferred
Strong knowledge of using 3D & 2D software tools including SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Suite to create impressive presentations and accurate production data
Works independently and collaboratively as part of a team within strict deadlines
Polished, professional presentation with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization skills and a strong sense of urgency with a customer service mindset
Indisputable integrity as well as credibility and demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
Strong work ethic with proven ability to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude
Mature analytical and evidence-based decision-making style
Entrepreneurial spirit with an appreciation for design, trends, and housewares
Benefits
We're Umbra ...A leading global design company, inspired and driven to perform
Umbra is a place where innovative minds thrive on its fast pace and make things happen. We value our unique work space, our global mindset and our distinct design-centric culture.
We share a vision of creating original, modern, casual and affordable design for every room in the home. We are a privately owned, Canadian company with 40 years of industry experience. Led by one of our founders, our designs can be found in over 120 countries across five continents. Our global success is attributed to our entrepreneurial nature and a desire to push ourselves, and each other, beyond our limits.
We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.
Umbra welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities, and not lodging.
No phone calls or agencies please.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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