Industrial Design Intern - Product Design Cabin. Hamburg (d/f/m)

About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job description

In order to support the Product Design team, Airbus Operations is looking for an

Industrial Design Intern (d/f/m) – Product Design Cabin

Are you looking for an internship and want to help create the next generation travel experience and help develop innovative cabin concepts? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in our international, award-winning team as an intern (d/f/m)!

You will be working alongside experienced professionals, learning from the best in the industry, and directly impact the design and development of our cabin concepts. Helping to create design solutions that seamlessly balance a consistent aesthetic approach with robust functionality and performance.

• Location: Hamburg
• Start: 01. March 2027
• Duration: 6 months

Your location: Hamburg Finkenwerder

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Are you wondering how you actually get from university to Airbus? Your working student position is at the Finkenwerder plant and you can take the ferry from Teufelsbrück to the Airbus ferry terminal and back to the university in the morning and at noon. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Finkenwerder and then ride your bike for about another 15 minutes to the main entrance.

Your benefits

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime) and EUR 750 gross/monthly salary.
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks crucial to the design and development process, including -

• Conceptualization and Presentation - Developing and presenting customer focused, upstream cabin design concepts to key stakeholders. Creating compelling design solutions and stories using both 2D (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and 3D (Blender, Rhino, or equivalent) software.
• Design Integration and Refinement - Supporting the seamless integration of upstream design concepts into functional and aesthetically consistent cabin solutions. This will involve working closely with engineering and other design teams to ensure designs meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Eco-Design and Customer Focus : Championing our sustainability principles and a customer-centric approach throughout the design process. You will be encouraged to explore sustainable materials and manufacturing processes, ensuring design integrity and a passenger-focused and inclusive mindset.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating effectively across the design department as well as with other Airbus commercial functions to ensure the balance of a consistent design language and functionality is achieved.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m), in the area of Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design or an equivalent field of study.
• Visualisation and Presentation Skills - Demonstrated proficiency in 2D (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and 3D (Blender, Alias, Rhino, or equivalent) software.
• Strong Presentation Skills - Both written and verbal, are essential for effective communication of design concepts.
• Software Proficiency - Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Slides, Docs, Sheets, etc.) for project management, communication, and collaboration.
• Design Principles - A strong understanding of form generation, interior aesthetics, ergonomics, and industrial design principles.
• Manufacturing Knowledge - Understanding of industrial manufacturing processes, materials, and techniques.
• Language Proficiency - Fluency in English is mandatory; German language skills are a significant advantage.
• Teamwork and Communication - Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a diverse, international environment.
• Proactive and Results-Oriented - A highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented approach, coupled with a strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

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