Intern – Industrial Design

About Chamberlain Group:

Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions. Our leading brands like LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin and Grifco are found in millions of homes and commercial applications across the globe. Our innovative products powered by the myQ digital ecosystem provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses, and storage facilities. 

At Chamberlain Group, we hire smart people to work on cool products for a connected world.

About our Internship Program:

At Chamberlain Group, our interns work on real, meaningful projects that are at the center of our business strategy and our company’s transformation.  Our program offers you:

• Development & Skills Training: We offer informative workplace success sessions to hone your skills, covering topics from time management to effective communication.
• Networking: Events are open to interns and full-time employees to encourage early-career networking and guidance opportunities.
• Mentorship: You’ll be assigned a full-time employee as your mentor who will guide you throughout your program.
• Conversations with Leaders: Meet with and learn from our CEO and other leaders at CG through intimate and authentic Q&A sessions.
• Community Giving: Attend volunteer outings with other interns to give back in the community.

Job Summary:

Chamberlain Group is looking for a motivated individual to work in our Global Innovation Group with a cross functional team of Engineers, and UX designers on new concepts or technologies that could benefit Chamberlain as a whole. The Industrial Designer co-op/intern will help with user needs research, developing insights and user stories, wireframing and interactive prototyping. The Industrial Designer co-op/intern will also learn how cross platform IoT apps are architected and designed. Our open environment provides a stimulating workspace to develop new ideas.

We offer a unique experience by giving our Co-Ops real projects, mentoring, learning opportunities and real-world experience. You will be working in a team with UI/UX, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering on your projects to make sure you get the full product development experience. From concept to final visual models, we focus on giving you a real product development experience.

You time here will be spent working not only on our projects but on the area, you want to learn new skills in.  We offer opportunities for you to tell us what you want to learn and then me find a way to make it part of you time at CG.  Our end goal is to ensure that you are a more rounded better designer after you leave CG.

Things you will learn:

• How to apply user research theory and methods in ethnography studies to develop user needs insights to drive concept development and user experience

• To demonstrate empathy, conceptual strength, and attention to detail in developing concepts based on insights from design and trends research

• Storytelling and design visualization skills to develop concept visions

• Basic knowledge of anthropometrics, physical, and cognitive ergonomics in delivering usability from concept to prototype

• Basic knowledge of form, color, and graphics

• To perform form, color, and graphic studies

• To develop concepts to align product aesthetics to VBL guidelines    

• Demonstrating 2D and 3D representation skills, and presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or User Experience (UX) Design, or related fields of study strongly preferred

• Must be able to work from our Oakbrook, IL office (15 miles west of Chicago) 3 days a week 

• Understands and experienced in process flows

• Has an entrepreneurial mindset

• Loves problem solving

• Great communication skill

• Self-starter

• Detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intern or co-op experience in Industrial Design

• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering software

• Ability to work within cross-functional teams to create electro-mechanical products

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

We are currently only considering applicants for internship and co-op positions who do not require employment sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates working on OPT authorization will not be considered.

​Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome. 

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].