Intern - Industrial Design - Summer 2026
HNI Workplace FurnishingsIowa, United States
Posted August 15, 2025
Internship
About the Company
HNI Corporation is a leading furniture manufacturer specializing in desks, chairs, file cabinets, and fireplaces. The company focuses on delivering solutions and fostering relationships through its deeply held values of integrity, quality, innovation, service, and continuous improvement. HNI's unique member-owner environment encourages rapid continuous improvement and rewards performance through stock ownership and profit sharing, resulting in a powerful culture where 10,000+ employees actively contribute to the company's success.
Job Description
HNI is seeking a Summer 2026 Industrial Design intern to join their team in Muscatine, Iowa. The internship provides valuable experience in concept development and design, exposure to leadership, professional development, and mentorship, with benefits such as paid housing, events, and volunteer opportunities. The role focuses on optimizing product function, value, and appearance.
Requirements
- Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
- Interest in commercial furniture design, space planning, sketching, and renderings
- Experience with CAD Modeling (e.g., Rhino 3D, CREO, SolidWorks), rendering software (e.g., Keyshot)
- Portfolio of design work
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
Benefits
- Paid housing
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship
- Volunteer opportunities
- Social events