Intern, Industrial Design

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About The Role Providing support to all headphone projects, including JBL, AKG.

What You Will Do

• Conduct design brainstorming sessions and create concept designs in 2D and 3D formats.
• Prototype designs using in-house and 3rd party resources.
• Develop detailed product design specifications and CMF documents.
• Present the new designs to the design management and product development teams.
• Investigate and propose new fit and finish options and CMF trends.
• Staying up-to-date on industry trends, technological advancements, and customer needs.
• Brainstorming and working with the global Harman & Samsung design teams to develop initial design concepts.
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered to the market excellently and with utmost attention to detail and quality.
• Work on innovative and trend-defining product concepts in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary creative teams across the globe.
• Work with design leaders in all phases of the design thinking process, from concept to strategic, tactical, and implementation.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Love for Design & Music.
• Experience in designing products for the world of the consumer market.
• Solid knowledge of the design process, from trend research and design strategy to concept development and manufacturing execution.
• Excellent 2D and 3D skills: fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D such as Rhinoceros and KeyShot.
• Experience defining Materials, Colors, and Finishes.
• Ability to create photorealistic renderings.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work seamlessly with leaders across functions.
• Ability to multi-task many projects and products at once.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial/Product design.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling methods, and assembly methods.
• Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function and layout.
• A proven structured approach to creative problem-solving.

Bonus Point If You Have

• Quick learner with self-motivation.
• Ability to create many concepts for one product with direction from a product development manager.
• Parametric design skills (Grasshopper scripting).
• Good interpersonal skills with team spirit.
• Familiar with audio products preferred.
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to documentation work.
• Ability to function in a team environment.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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You Belong Here HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)