internships

INTERNSHIPS

We are looking for Industrial- and Interaction Design students, currently undertaking their Master degree, to join Propeller Design for an internship during winter/spring 2024.

The internship will help you boost your competence as a designer by being part of a wide range of challenging projects and being deeply involved in the entire design process. You’ll be a part of our committed team, working with global clients and exciting start-ups.

The internship is paid.

When

For Master level students:

We typically enroll interns twice per year, each for 6 months. 

To apply for the winter/spring internship, beginning in January 2024, send us your application before November 22st 2023.

To apply for the fall internship, beginning in August 2024, send us your application before May 20st 2024.

We also welcome students enrolled in Bachelor level degrees for a shorter period.

Apply for this internship

Please send us your portfolio, resume and describe why you want to join us as an intern.

Send your application to [email protected] and make sure to clearly state which internship you are applying for in the ”Subject field” of the e-mail: Industrial Design Intern or Interaction Design Intern.

Once we have received your application, an auto-reply confirmation will be sent to you. 

If you haven’t received a confirmation email, please check your email filters and spam folder.

All applications will be reviewed by our team, however, due to the large number of applications we receive, we’re unfortunately not able to personally respond to each applicant. We’ll contact you If we believe you may be a good match for our team.

We’re looking forward to your application!

careers

Open Position: Creative Mechanical Engineer

Propeller is recruiting a Design Engineer to join our team in Stockholm, Sweden.

About Propeller

Since 1995 we work with strategic design and product development with focus on creative thinking and innovation for a multitude of local and international brands.

As a member of our team you will get to work with a wide range of clients, everything from hands-on “soon-to-market” projects to start-up explorations and highly-conceptual work for global giants.

Now we are looking for a Design Engineer who equally values user behavior and aesthetics when creating solutions that generate an engaging user experience. Your background could be, mechanical engineering, surface design, or even the maker movement and digital sculpting as long as you have a knack for creative problem solving and a passion for product design.

Responsibilities

Developing design projects from digital conceptualization to final product through parametric modeling.

Ensuring designs meet all requirements (functional, appearance, regulatory, manufacturing, ergonomics, sustainability).

Leading design reviews with key stakeholders.

Making visual and functional prototypes both by hand and rapid prototyping.

Managing design projects and client contacts.

Requirements

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related field

Several years of experience working in the consumer product field

Good knowledge of manufacturing, e.g. plastic injection molding

Experience with DFM/DFA and supplier communication

Experience in creating visual and functional prototypes

Excellent surfacing and modeling skills in SolidWorks and/or Creo (Fusion & Rhino is a plus)

A demonstrated ability to interpret design input, including 2D/3D sketches and mockups

Ability to communicate and present through Keyshot and Adobe CC

Proficiency in spoken and written English

How to apply

Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

Please send your portfolio (online, or max 10MB pdf), CV, and a cover letter describing why you want to work at Propeller to: [email protected]

Your email subject should be “Design Engineer”. 

Once we have received your application, an auto-reply confirmation will be sent to you. If you haven’t received a confirmation email, please check your email filters and spam folder.

All applications are reviewed by our team. Due to large quantity of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to personally respond to every applicant. We’ll contact you If we believe you may be a good match for our team.

We´re looking forward to your application!