Industrial Design Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Stryker is looking for an Industrial Design Intern for its Summer 2027 program in Michigan. You will support a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, researchers and marketers focused on creating innovative, human-centered medical offerings. You will contribute to concept development, visualization and user-centered research, and gain hands-on experience in sketching, prototyping, CAD, design communication and the medical device development process. The position is onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Create early-stage concepts through sketching, 2D visualization and physical or digital prototyping, translating user insights into improved ergonomics, usability, aesthetics and user experience.
• Support research activities such as trend reviews, ergonomic analysis and capturing user insights, and help prepare materials for user feedback sessions, co-creation activities and usability evaluations.
• Work with designers, engineers, marketing and human factors partners, and contribute to design reviews with clear visual and verbal communication.
• Help create presentations, storyboards, diagrams and visual assets that articulate design intent.
• Produce sketches, mockups, CAD studies and visual prototypes, and assist with rendering and 3D visualization.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related field, and must remain enrolled after the internship.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, verified at time of hire.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and does not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• A portfolio showing creativity, process thinking and design fundamentals.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Foundational skills in sketching, model making, CAD and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Rhino, SolidWorks, Creo or similar tools preferred.

What we offer

• $20 minimum to $35 maximum hourly wage.
• Sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid corporate housing or a living stipend depending on hiring location.
• 10% travel percentage.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced industrial designers and teammates.