Paid 12‑Month Industrial Design Internship | Mentored Studio

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Cheltenham is seeking an Industrial Design intern for a 12-month paid placement commencing September 2026. The successful candidate will support the Industrial Design Team, working closely with experienced designers. This role is ideal for current 2nd year students pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or related fields. Competitive salary of £23,500 with a flexible working environment is offered.

Benefits

£23,500 gross salary

25 days paid leave

Mentorship from award-winning designers

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Currently studying in 2nd year at a UK university.
• Proven capability in 3D modeling and visualisation software.
• Eager to learn with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the ID studio and project workload throughout the year.
• Rotate across product categories based on studio needs.
• Communicate ideas through sketching or models.

Skills

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

BSc/BA in Industrial Design, Product Design or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Solidworks

Job description

A leading design firm in Cheltenham is seeking an Industrial Design intern for a 12-month paid placement commencing September 2026. The successful candidate will support the Industrial Design Team, working closely with experienced designers. This role is ideal for current 2nd year students pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or related fields. Competitive salary of £23,500 with a flexible working environment is offered.