Internship - Product Development Accessories

Why join us?

Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 with the ambition of creating contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories for modern living, HAY’s vision is to create high-quality and well-designed products in collaboration with some of the world’s most talented, curious, and courageous designers. Through the commitment to sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes, HAY strives to make good design accessible to the widest possible audience.

INTERNSHIP - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Based in Copenhagen
 

Do you thrive in creative and energetic environments surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about design and product development? Are you currently studying a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Design, Product Development or a related field and eager to apply your skills in practice?

If yes, please read on!

At our office facilities in the heart of Copenhagen, you will become part of an energetic office community of approximately 50 colleagues. You will join a dedicated Product Development Accessories team, where collaboration, creativity and attention to detail are key.

The internship runs for ten months, from 2 September 2026 to 30 June 2027.

About the internship

At HAY Product Development Accessories, we design and develop new products for the HAY accessories collection. You will join a team of six dedicated colleagues consisting of Senior and Junior Product Developers.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working on real-life development projects alongside experienced and passionate colleagues. You will contribute actively to ongoing projects while building a strong understanding of a professional product development process.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Creating graphic illustrations and concept presentations
• Preparing technical drawings, specifications and descriptions
• Collaborate with the Packaging Team on illustrations, pictograms and compliance requirements
• Analysing, handling, shipping and overviewing new product samples
• Develop and update Production Sheets per product, including detailed production information, photography, tolerances and visual documentation
• Assist with material and color selections and construction detailing
• Ad hoc support across the development process

These tasks will provide you with solid insight into product development within an international design brand.

Are you the Intern we are looking for?

What we expect

• You work in a structured and detail-oriented way and are motivated by delivering strong results
• You thrive in an environment characterized by experimentation, adaptability, and tight deadlines
• You are passionate about design and product development and motivated to expand your professional skills

Experience required

• You are currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree within Design, Product Development or a related field
• You have experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Rhino 3D
• You possess strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 is an advantage

You want to be a part of HAY?

Then do not hesitate to send us your application, CV and portfolio as soon as possible and no later than Sunday 29 March 2026. We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis.

If you have any further questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact Clara Storsten at clara.storsten@hay.com.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HAY is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.