Industrial Design Intern
RealityworksJoin Our Team at Realityworks!
Who We Are
Realityworks is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. We’re passionate about transforming education by providing innovative, hands-on learning solutions that prepare students for real-world careers.
What We Do
We develop comprehensive educational products that combine curriculum, experiential learning tools, student activities, and assessment resources. Our solutions are trusted by middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions across the country to engage learners, develop critical skills, and inspire career exploration.
The Opportunity: Industrial Design Intern
Join us as an Industrial Design Intern and dive into hands‑on innovation! In this role, you will help create innovative new products and elevate existing ones through fresh, creative design. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams that includes R&D, marketing, product management, and company executives, giving you a front‑row seat to how real products are developed in a professional environment. With guidance from an experienced mentor, you will apply your advanced knowledge and skills to exciting, challenging assignments that make a real impact.
If you're eager to learn, build, and contribute to meaningful design work, this internship is an incredible opportunity to grow your portfolio and your career.
Internship Duration and Schedule
This internship begins in June 2026 and continues through May 2027. Interns typically work 12–15 hours per week during the semester, with flexible scheduling to fit around classes, and 40 hours per week in the summer.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops ideas as part of a team or creates design concepts using CAD (computer-aided design) software
- Participates in product ideation through brainstorming sessions, review of concepts, and interaction with cross-functional teams
- Sketches initial design ideas and produces detailed, final drawings by hand or computer software
- Creates written descriptions of new product ideas including how they look, work, and are built
- Ensures that drawings comply with company formatting standards
- Evaluates the suitability and availability of materials
- Makes samples or working models by hand or using computerized prototyping equipment such as 3D printers, CNC Machining and rubber casting
- Tests design concepts by computerized modeling or physical hands-on testing of models
- Promotes a safe work environment using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety procedures
- Performs other additional duties as assigned or required
What We’re Looking For
- Actively enrolled in a degree program focused on product design
- Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of 3D CAD Software, specifically Maya, Mudbox and SOLIDWORKS
- High degree of creative ability
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written documents and reports
- Ability to effectively present information in written, verbal, and presentation form
Work Location
This position is expected to work onsite at the Realityworks HQ location in Eau Claire, WI.
Learn More
Explore our mission and the impact we’re making in education at www.realityworks.com.
Realityworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.