Summer 2027 Internship Industrial Design Intern Michigan

SUMMARY

As an Industrial Design Intern at Stryker 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 activities that help shape the next generation of Stryker products. Youll gain hands-on experience in sketching prototyping CAD design communication and the medical device development process.

WHO WE WANT

Curious Problem Solvers

Individuals who are eager to explore design challenges understand user needs and generate thoughtful well-reasoned concepts.

Articulate Visual Communicators

Designers who express ideas clearly through sketches prototypes storytelling and supportive visuals.

Collaborative Teammates

People who thrive in cross-functional environments contribute positively to team culture and build strong working relationships.

Dedicated Achievers

Students with strong work ethic attention to detail and a passion for making healthcare better.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Design & Concept Development

• Create early-stage concepts through sketching 2D visualization and physical or digital prototyping.

• Translate user insights into improved ergonomics usability aesthetics and user experience.

• Contribute to the definition of form features and product look/feel aligned to Strykers visual brand language.

User-Centered Design Research

• Support research activities including trend reviews ergonomic analysis and capturing user insights.

• Assist in preparing materials for user feedback sessions cocreation activities or usability evaluations.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with designers engineers marketing and human factors partners to advance project goals.

• Contribute to design reviews through compelling visual and verbal communication.

• Support creation of presentations storyboards diagrams and visual assets articulating design intent.

Modeling & Visualization

• Produce sketches mockups CAD studies and visual prototypes to support concept development.

• Assist in rendering and 3D visualization for communicating form aesthetics and experience.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design Product Design or a related field. Must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships

• Demonstrated leadership problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

• Foundational skills in sketching model making CAD and visual storytelling.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Rhino SolidWorks Creo or similar tools preferred.

• A portfolio demonstrating creativity process thinking and design fundamentals.

• A positive attitude empathy for users and openness to feedback.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Hands-on experience contributing to real medical device product development.

• Coaching and mentorship from experienced industrial designers and cross-functional teammates.

• Opportunities to influence early-stage concepts and produce meaningful work.

• Growth in technical skills communication design process knowledge and professional confidence.