Why Work at Lenovo
Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable and inclusive future for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.
And we go big. No, not big—huge.
We’re not just a US$70 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company, we’re one of Fortune’s Most Admired. We’re transforming the world through intelligent transformation, offering the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices, infrastructure, and solutions. With more than 71,500 employees doing business in 180 markets, we help millions—not just the select few—experience our version of a smarter future.
The one thing that’s missing? Well… you…
Description and Requirements
The Lenovo Experience Design Group is a global group of highly skilled and talented people doing what we love, designing the very best world-class products. During the summer internship, you will be immersed in our team, working together across continents and cultures in a friendly, fast-paced and inspiring work environment. At Lenovo, we design and deliver technology products to a wide range of customers and use cases with brands such as: ThinkPad, Yoga, Ideapad, and our Legion gaming products. By joining the Lenovo EDG team for the summer, you have the opportunity to make a difference for our customers and the consumer electronics industry as a whole.
We are looking to add an industrial design intern to our team that will help us conceptualize the future of Lenovo. You will have the opportunity to learn about design at Lenovo, be hands-on in the development process and leave with at least one portfolio piece that you will develop alongside our highly skilled design team.
This role would be a fit for you if you’re passionate, optimistic and an excellent collaborator. You will be responsible for crafting thoughtful solutions across a range of product experiences and will play an active role in our internal design team.
Core responsibilities:
- Work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Understand and be willing to utilize all stages of the design thinking process
- Study design trends, customer insights and new technology in order to identify opportunities
- Ideation, concept visualization, form development, CAD, model making and rapid prototyping
- Craft and communicate product and experiential concept stories
- Plan and prioritize to achieve project goals within set timelines
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled and working towards a Bachelors or Masters in Industrial Design
- An excellent portfolio showcasing product & experiential design examples
- Strong communication/presentation skills
- Ability to visualize, craft and articulate complex concepts
- Proficiency in MS Office (specifically power point)
- 2D skills: sketching, fluent Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D skills: Study models, breadboards, proof of principle models and prototypes
- 3D CAD: fluent SolidWorks and KeyShot
- Ability to work onsite at our Morrisville location 1-2 days per week
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Lenovo adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for US-based employees. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to Lenovo’s US Vaccination Policy and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to any applicable accommodations. To be fully vaccinated means individuals must receive the full series of a vaccine either approved by the FDA or WHO and listed by the CDC (e.g. two dose of the Moderna, AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines; or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). This applies to all US-based employees, contractors and interns, regardless of work location. As a condition of employment, you must provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or follow Lenovo’s accommodation process.