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Industrial Design Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyHamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
LocationGlen Allen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with the in-house industrial design team to develop innovative product concepts and contribute to the full design thinking process. Responsibilities include creating photorealistic renderings, sketching concepts, and documenting color, material, and finish specifications.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
778
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of branded small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, bars and hotels. Hamilton Beach and Weston Brands products can be found in households and businesses throughout the world. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) and is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, a suburb of Richmond. Information on innovative Hamilton Beach®, Hamilton Beach® Professional, Proctor Silex®, TrueAir®, Hamilton Beach® Commercial and Weston Brands products can be found online at www.hamiltonbeach.com, www.proctorsilex.com, www.westonproducts.com and www.hamiltonbeachcommercial.com. More information about Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company can be found at www.hamiltonbeachbrands.com. Our Vision To be the leading supplier of retail and commercial small appliances. Our Mission Deliver profitable growth from innovative solutions that improve everyday living. Our Values: Customer Obsession Consistently meet or exceed the needs of our internal and external customers. People Employ and develop the best. Good Thinking Encourage and cultivate inspired thinking in all areas of our business. Ethics Honest, ethical behavior - always. Passion for Quality Ensure the quality of our products and services is best in class. Embrace Change There is always a better way. Change is life....Change is accelerating. Our Environment and Our Community We proactively manage our business in a sustainable, socially and environmentally responsible manner. We help make our community better. Teamwork We help each other to succeed. We share both successes and failures. We communicate, we move as one. Success Execute with Excellence. Deliver profitable growth to our stakeholders.
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About Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach Brands is a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of innovative household and commercial appliances trusted by consumers around the world. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, we develop and market a broad portfolio of products under well-known brands including Hamilton Beach®, Weston®, Lotus®, and Hamilton Beach Professional®.

For more than a century, our products have helped simplify everyday life – from preparing meals and beverages at home to supporting foodservice professionals in restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens.

Our culture is guided by a shared set of values that shape how we work and make decisions every day: Customer Obsession, People, Good Thinking, Ethics, Passion for Quality, Embrace Change, Teamwork, and commitment to Our Environment and Community.

At Hamilton Beach Brands, we look for people who are collaborative, curious, and motivated to make meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an Industrial Design Intern for Summer 2026 to support our in-house design team in developing innovative product concepts, contributing to the full design thinking process from ideation through prototyping.  
This position plays an important role in supporting Hamilton Beach Brands’ continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence.  The role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners and contributes to key business initiatives that support the company’s long-term strategy.

This position is a hybrid role in Glen Allen, VA and reports to the Supervisor, Senior Industrial Design.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with our in-house Industrial Design group supporting new product design projects including concept design and development, universal design evaluation, on-product graphic design, Visual Brand Language/Color Material Finish specification and documentation.
  • Contribute to Design Thinking process from immersion and ideation to prototyping.
  • Create photorealistic presentation renderings and hand sketched concepts for marketing and research requirements
  • Positive, passionate and enthusiastic while applying a solid design process

What We're Looking For

  • Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
  • Position is full-time and will be available from May - August 2026.
  • Junior year or higher by the start date of internship.
  • Excellent sketching and form giving capabilities.
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Solidworks and Keyshot is preferred
  • Knowledge in 3D animation or UX/UI design would be a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Interest/Experience in housewares industry is preferred
  • Cooking/food related interests and/or experiences is preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 

Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products.   
 
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov. 

Key Skills
Industrial designSketchingForm givingAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorSolidworksKeyshot3D animationUX/UI designDesign thinkingPrototypingConcept developmentVisual brand languageColor material finishAttention to detail
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