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Retail & Services Intern

CompanyZEISS Group
LocationLisbon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to extended reality (XR) projects by conducting market research, analyzing user needs, and supporting operational tasks. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve customer experiences through data-driven insights and creative design.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
26326
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025). For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars. With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future. With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide. Learn more about ZEISS: www.zeiss.com/about Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: www.zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
About the Role

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

Wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. Our employees push the boundaries of what is possible, creating value through quality and innovation and helping shape new ways of seeing the world.

We’re looking for a Retails & Services Intern to join us in Lisboa, Portugal.

Your talent, our vision: together, we see beyond. At Carl Zeiss Vision Portugal, our Extended Reality (XRX) team brings a focus on innovation and customer experience to an evolving technology environment. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, ZEISS helps people around the world achieve clearer vision, with products ranging from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems.

Your Role

Combine your ongoing studies with practical experience and contribute to projects in extended reality (XR). You will support our team in developing and improving tailored experiences for clients, exploring how technology, customer needs and thoughtful design come together.

Through research, analysis and collaboration, you will help us understand what matters to users and identify opportunities to improve their experiences. This internship offers the chance to develop practical skills, expand your professional network and grow personally while contributing your perspective to the team.

You will be encouraged to observe, ask questions and share ideas. Your curiosity will help you explore unfamiliar topics, while a structured approach will support the documentation and operational work that keeps projects moving forward.

The role of Retails & Services Intern will involve:

  • Contributing to XR projects focused on customer and user experience, supporting the team as ideas develop into practical improvements.
  • Conducting market studies and research to identify emerging trends, user needs and relevant best practices within extended reality.
  • Helping improve customer experiences through approaches that combine data, creativity and an understanding of the people using our products and services.
  • Analysing consumer experiences and identifying opportunities to make them more useful, intuitive and engaging.
  • Working with colleagues across product, operations, technology and business, bringing different perspectives together to support project activities.
  • Supporting operational tasks, maintaining documentation and assisting the team with regulatory matters.
  • Observing how experiences work, asking thoughtful questions and contributing ideas that help the team explore opportunities for improvement.

Your Experience

  • You are currently studying Business, Media, User Experience, Psychology or a similar subject.
  • You have a passion for extended reality, digital experiences and innovative technologies, with an interest in exploring how they can serve customer needs.
  • You are interested in customer and user experience and approach challenges by considering the people who will use a product or service.
  • You bring curiosity, initiative and a desire to understand the reasons behind a problem or an opportunity.
  • You combine analytical thinking with creativity, using evidence and fresh perspectives to explore possible solutions.
  • You work in a structured and responsible way, giving documentation and operational tasks the attention they need.
  • You have excellent English skills.

Your Benefits

As an intern at ZEISS, you will have opportunities to:

  • Gain practical experience alongside your studies through contributions to XR projects.
  • Develop your skills and expand your network through collaboration with colleagues across different functions and learn from their knowledge and experience.
  • Grow professionally and personally while exploring customer experience and innovative technologies.

Role Details

Company: Carl Zeiss Vision Portugal S.A.
Department: Extended Reality (XRX).
Location: Lisboa, Portugal.
 

Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Joe Taroni
Key Skills
Extended realityUser experienceMarket researchData analysisCustomer experienceAnalytical thinkingCreativityDocumentationOperational supportEnglish proficiency
Categories
TechnologyCreative & MediaCustomer Service & SupportRetail
Benefits
Practical experienceProfessional networkingPersonal growthCollaboration with cross-functional teams