Industrial Design Intern - San Francisco (Spring 2026)

Company Description

About us:
PA Consulting operates as a unified global team of strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, scientists, engineers, and technologists helping clients drive innovation. We’re a collective of problem solvers, creators, and makers who transform ideas into reality.

Our US-based design team in San Francisco (formerly Astro Studios) has shaped design culture for decades through solutions that blend technology, lifestyle, and design. We’re seeking a paid, in-person intern to join our team - candidates with strong problem-solving skills who can contribute at every stage of the design process.”

Job Description

All candidates must include a portfolio with their resume/application.

Start Date: Spring 2026
Duration: 3 months
Salary: $27-$35/hr

What you’ll do:

• Work on real projects alongside designers, engineers, and strategists across disciplines to develop impactful solutions. Your responsibilities include:
  - Researching design trends and contributing to client presentations
  - Using traditional design tools(sketching/CAD/Keyshot, etc.) to explore ideas and refine concepts
  - Hands-on mockups, model making and prototyping.
  - Gaining experience throughout the full design process
  - Contributing to internal projects to develop technical skills and help bring innovative ideas to life

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
- Currently studying or recently graduated in Industrial Design or adjacent field.
- Strong problem-solving skills and passion for creative exploration.
- Portfolio demonstrating storytelling, process documentation, wide-ranging concept exploration, creative solutions, and aesthetic sense.
- Great communication and visualization skills.
- 2D design skills: Analog and digital sketching, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- 3D modeling and rendering experience (SolidWorks and KeyShot preferred).
- Prototyping proficiency with the ability to integrate feedback.
- Interest in Generative AI application is a plus (Midjourney / Vizcom / Copilot).

Portfolio Requirements:

Include your best work demonstrating:
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Clear, well-documented design process.
- Ideation and concept development.
- Model-making proficiency.
- Distinct point of view!

While meeting every qualification isn’t required, we value diverse perspectives and seek candidates with a collaborative mindset, critical thinking abilities, and a strong willingness to learn - along with a keen awareness of emerging trends and the ability to integrate them into their design approach.