Industrial Design Intern - FTC 4 months

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you'll do

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple specialisms within the team, allowing you to experience a range of disciplines, before defining your path.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and staying up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable material development.
• Contribute towards generating concepts for new products and participating in ideation sessions.
• Developing 3D models and prototypes using a variety of materials and techniques.
• Creating visual presentations and design specifications to communicate your ideas to stakeholders.
• Being part of a team that ensures our designs meet our high standards for quality, functionality, sustainability, and user experience.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are suitable for the wider organisation.
• Developing an understanding of product design range, building harmony, consistency and clear purpose across multiple product forms factors and functionalities.
• Assist with developing material technologies from prototype to production while quickly broadening technical understanding as new technologies become available.
• Help to build and maintain a material library to inspire material-led design innovation within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure visibility and provide input into group design critiques.

What you'll bring

For the role, we are looking for you to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial design, product design or a closely related design or engineering field. Or, still in your studies in this area and looking to spend some time on an industry placement before you graduate.
• A proactive, self-driven individual that has an equally strong team ethos.
• Proficient with the latest 3D modelling and rendering tools (Keyshot, Rhino and/or Solidworks and Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience with model-making and prototyping using a variety of materials and techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials used in product development.
• Intrinsic passion for seamless hardware/software experiences.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating breadth and creativity in industrial design, including excellence in form development, CMF exploration and hands-on prototyping tools and methods. A strong understanding of design research and creative process is required.
• Willing to travel overseas.

Team overview

Global Design Organization: Global Design, within the Global Product Organization (GPO)

We design the experience at the heart of the home, weaving multiple vertical products into a single horizontal platform for partners, and a world-class in-home experience for customers.

Our full-stack design team encompasses UX & UI designers, industrial designers, content strategists and writers, user researchers, software engineers, and so much more — all focused on quality in even the tiniest details, so the sum total of the in-home experience is excellent for all customers.

The rewards:   

  

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:  

•  Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows   

•   A generous pension package   

•   Private healthcare   

•   Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers  

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.