Industrial design / product design intern

Careflick is building human-centered technology for the future of care. We are looking for a highly creative Industrial Design / Product Design Intern who can think beyond screens and help shape physical product experiences from early concept to prototype.
This role is ideal for someone who loves imagining new product forms, exploring materials, sketching bold ideas, building 3 D concepts, and translating abstract user needs into tangible design directions.
What you’ll work on You will work closely with the founding and product team on early-stage product concepts, including:
Exploring form factors, ergonomics, materials, and user interaction patterns
Creating concept sketches, moodboards, and design directions
Developing 3 D models, renders, and early prototypes
Thinking deeply about comfort, usability, aesthetics, and emotional connection
Translating user insights into physical product ideas
Supporting design research around human-centered and assistive product experiences
Helping us move from idea to concept validation through quick iterations
What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who is not just technically skilled, but genuinely imaginative.
You should have:
A strong creative mindset and ability to think from first principles
A portfolio showcasing industrial design, product design, hardware concepts, wearables, consumer products, medical/assistive devices, or experimental physical products
Strong CAD / CAM skills or proficiency in modern 3 D design tools
Experience with tools such as Fusion 360, Solid Works, Rhino, Blender, Key Shot, Alias, Grasshopper, Onshape, or similar
Ability to create sketches, renders, 3 D models, and visual design explorations
Good understanding of ergonomics, materials, manufacturing processes, and prototyping
Comfort working in an ambiguous, early-stage product environment
Strong taste, curiosity, and attention to detail
Who you are You are someone who:
Thinks visually and conceptually
Can take a vague idea and turn it into compelling design directions
Is excited by products that combine design, technology, and human emotion
Has strong opinions but is open to feedback
Can move fast, explore multiple concepts, and iterate quickly
Cares deeply about designing products that people actually want to use
Requirements Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Design , or a related field
Available for a hands-on internship
Must have a portfolio