Industrial Design Intern

kuemue Internship Programme - Industrial Design / Product Design

Company Overview

kuemue is a fast-growing foodtech startup creating compact, user-friendly tools that help home bakers and small businesses produce food more efficiently. From dough dispensers to customizable molds, we design practical, real-world innovations that empower creators and foodpreneurs.

As we scale our product range and manufacturing capacity, we’re looking for a hands-on and creative Industrial Design / Product Design / Innovation Intern to join our innovation team.

Role Overview

This internship is perfect for design students who want to experience the full product development cycle — from idea to sketch, to prototype, to production. You'll work closely with our founder, engineers, and designers to develop meaningful tools for real users.

What You'll Do

Product Design & Development

• Assist in the creation of new product concepts, focused on function, form, and user-friendliness
• Translate sketches and ideas into detailed 3D CAD models and renderings
• Help prepare technical drawings and visual presentations for internal and manufacturing use

Prototyping & Testing

• Build and test prototypes using 3D printing (FDM & SLA), desktop CNC and other tools
• Participate in hands-on testing and iteration to improve usability and reliability
• Support DFM (Design for Manufacturing) by learning how to optimize designs for production

Collaboration & Ideation

• Join brainstorming sessions and design discussions with cross-functional teams
• Research materials, mechanisms, and case studies to inform smarter designs
• Stay updated on trends in industrial design, home appliances, and food innovation