Industrial Design Intern (6 months Internship)

Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

Group Industrial Design is a team working across several specialisms including industrial design, CMF, prototyping and packaging design. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented intern to join our team and contribute to the development of our next generation of physical products.

What You'll Do

• Researching and staying up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable material development.
• Contribute towards generating concepts for new products and participating in ideation sessions.
• Developing 3D models and prototypes using a variety of materials and techniques.
• Creating visual presentations and design specifications to communicate your ideas to stakeholders.
• Being part of a team that ensures our designs meet our high standards for quality, functionality, sustainability, and user experience.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are suitable for the wider organisation.
• Developing an understanding of product design range, building harmony, consistency and clear purpose across multiple product forms factors and functionalities.
• Assist with developing material technologies from prototype to production while quickly broadening technical understanding as new technologies become available.
• Help to build and maintain a material library to inspire material-led design innovation within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure visibility and provide input into group design critiques.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial design, product design or similar field. Or, still in your studies in this area and looking to spend some time on an industry placements before you graduate.
• A proactive, self-driven individual that has an equally strong team ethos.
• Proficient with the latest 3D modelling and rendering tools (Keyshot, Rhino, Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite or similar).
• Experience with model-making and prototyping using a variety of materials and techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials used in product development.
• Intrinsic passion for seamless hardware/software experiences.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating breadth and creativity in design, including versatility with prototyping tools and methods. A strong understanding of design research and creative process is required.
• Willingness to travel overseas
  
  

Team Overview

The Group Industrial Design team at Sky spends every day creating world-class customer products and experiences across the Group Product portfolio. As well as designing physical products and packaging across entertainment, connectivity and security, we have bold and transformative plans for the future. A team of brilliant design specialists working across multiple disciplines – we’re shaping the way customers enjoy Sky’s products and services.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:

•   Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows 
• A generous pension package 
• Private healthcare 
• Discounted mobile and broadband   
  
  

Inclusion & How You'll Work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Osterley

Your office space:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.