transportation design internship

### **Not your everyday Internship** #### **TEAMS Design Hamburg offers each year one Transportation Design internship per semester, starting in march 2027. Duration is 6 months.** #### **Let's get to know each other!** ### **We** ...are TEAMS, a global strategic design agency. Whether physical or digital, we see design as a factor that benefits people, brands, and products alike. With offices in Chicago, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, and over 100 interdisciplinary designers, developers, strategists, and researchers, we have been designing for a better life since 1956. Our studio is located in Hamburg’s vibrant and creative Winterhude district, right next to the Alster, Hamburg’s famous inner-city lake and park. The studio itself is housed in a former carpentry workshop. Our team consists of more than 25 highly dedicated employees from a wide range of cultural and professional backgrounds, all of whom share a passion for their creative work. ### **You** ... are studying industrial design, product design or similar and are now about to start your mandatory internship. Product Design interns at TEAMS Hamburg perform a wide variety of tasks. From research, design and ergonomics developments to workshop participation and brand-strategic design work, our interns are immersed in our dynamic work- and studio culture. At TEAMS, you are an integral part of the team. Gain insights and support our design team within multidisciplinary product- and industrial design projects that can range from consumer to capital goods and brand-strategic design work. Good sketching and communication skills is essential for this position. Fluent German is preferred, but not a must. ### **Your Skills & Design Capabilities** * Good proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. * Strong foundational skills in Rhino or SolidWorks and KeyShot. Experience with Blender is a plus. * Confident use of AI tools for visual representation and research. * Ability to develop original ideas for new product concepts and communicate them effectively within a team. * Ability to think and design in two and three dimensions, with a strong understanding of sculptural forms. * Strong visual communication skills, with the ability to quickly express ideas through sketches. * Enjoyment of visually presenting design concepts in compelling presentations. * Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly explain and justify design decisions. * Cross-disciplinary design experience is an advantage but not essential (e.g., graphic design, UI/UX design, engineering). * Ability to explore topics in depth and present findings in a clear, structured manner. * Self-motivation and strong time management skills. * Experience and practical skills in model making and prototyping are a plus. ### **Personal Skills & Mindset** * A naturally creative mindset and a passion for innovative thinking. * Enjoyment of teamwork and collaborative working environments. * Strong verbal commu