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Caraway

Industrial Design Internship

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... Design team in the office (up to 40 hours total, depending on workload). This internship will play ... Food & Wine, Architectural Digest, PureWow, Fortune, and CNN. Caraway is an Equal Opportunity ...

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What is the difference between Food Design Internship vs Food Stylist?

AspectFood Design InternshipFood Stylist
Required CredentialsRelevant coursework, portfolio, sometimes related certificationsPortfolio, experience in styling, culinary skills
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, food labs, creative agenciesPhoto shoots, advertising, editorial settings
Employer & Industry UsageFood brands, design firms, culinary startupsAdvertising agencies, magazines, food brands

Both roles involve working with food visuals, but a Food Design Internship focuses on conceptualizing and creating food presentations during an internship period, often as part of a learning experience. A Food Stylist specializes in preparing and styling food for photography or video, usually as a professional service. While they share skills like food aesthetics, their roles differ in scope and experience level.

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Industrial Design Internship

Caraway

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Internship

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity:
Caraway Home is looking for an Industrial Design intern to support our Product Design team in the office (up to 40 hours total, depending on workload). This internship will play an active role in concepting and all phases of product development. You'll have hands-on experience and will contribute to real products that get made. The team operates in a high-paced, dynamic environment requiring flexibility, a commitment to excellence, and a win-as-one teamwork mentality.
Our office is located in Los Angeles (Arts District). The candidate is responsible for their own transportation to and from the office space.
Who You Are:
You love products and are passionate about creating great objects everyday. Are a highly driven and detail-oriented individual who can operate independently with limited instruction. You are eager to learn and should take initiative on specific tasks throughout the office, from sketching and idea generation, to prototyping and testing, to general organization and team support.
Responsibilities:
  • Explore a range of visual directions, sketching concepts
  • Support ideation through mockups, including 3D printing and model assembly, photography, and testing
  • Participate in brainstorms and collaborative design team activities
  • Ensure innovation by actively researching, sharing and implementing new trends and materials
  • Effective, articulate design communication and decision-making skills

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design
  • Strong CAD skills (Rhino and/or SolidWorks preferred), proficiency in Google Slides.
  • Strong rendering skills (Keyshot).
  • Ability to retouch photography and renderings (Adobe Photoshop).
  • Ability to create presentations and support the design process.
  • Availability to work up to 4 days per week in an on-site capacity (in Los Angeles).
  • Proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn, passionate about design.
  • Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Teamwork: Positive attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the team.
  • Adaptability: Willingness to take on a mix of creative and administrative responsibilities.
  • Interest in home goods, design, and sustainability, aligning with Caraway's brand mission.

The base hourly pay for this role is $20.00. Final compensation may depend on a variety of factors determining the base pay at offer, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, experience.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet business needs.
Who We Are:
Caraway is a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic essentials that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We're passionate about creating elevated products, made without forever chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the planet. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process emits less CO2 than traditional non-stick coatings, and we use sustainable packaging practices and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better-for you and the planet-in every step of the process.
Since launching in November 2019, we've become one of the fastest growing digitally-native brands of the last decade and are now sold in retailers including Target, Bloomingdale's, Crate & Barrel, The Container Store, Costco, Zola, and many more.
We've amassed over 200,000+ five-star reviews from more than 2.5M+ happy customers and thousands of press hits from the likes of Vogue, Domino, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Architectural Digest, PureWow, Fortune, and CNN.
Caraway is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

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