Transportation Industrial Design Intern

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to Think Outside.

JOB SUMMARY 

The Industrial Design Intern will use their skills in the conceptual process for new product creation within the Polaris product portfolio. The Design candidate will work with an experienced Designer at our Design Studio in Minnesota. The Designer must attend weekly project critiques to maintain a strong Industrial Design focus and must contribute to a professional design process on various projects. The Designer  will need to create concepts that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations as determined through the Voice of Customer, by using product descriptions to develop a theme. Daily work will include absorbing criteria-led requirements from Product Managers, Engineers, and Manufacturing. The designs from the Intern may be refined, executed, and utilized up to, and including, production intent. The Design Intern will interact with all peer groups at a level that requires solid decision-making, and they will be required to present their work to various levels of Polaris Leadership.  

See the industry-leading products you’ll play a role in shaping here: Polaris Off-Road Vehicles  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS 

• Sketches and executes original designs through segment category research, while regularly making decisions with guidance from Senior Designers regarding characteristics that fit VOC and Brand DNA while incorporating these to improve his/her work. 

• Presents concepts and ideas to Design peers and Design Management alongside Senior and Lead designers and provides project feedback during the weekly program meetings. 

• Presents team members with the story behind their designs and taking notes about next steps and actions to progress their designs. 

• Collaborates with cross-functional team, including Engineering and Product Managers, on their respective projects.   

• Works with Clay Modelers if their theme/design is selected. 

• Works with Digital Modelers during theme/design development.  

• Creates Digital-Design assets through digital software provided to you through the Polaris Design Dept. 

• Should be proficient with software including, but not limited to: Blender, Gravity Sketch, Keyshot, Alias, Photoshop, and Illustrator. 

• Design development will be presented weekly on display monitors or large-format printouts during design critiques.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A Design portfolio is required for consideration. Please submit as a link or PDF; if the link does not work, include a PDF version. 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field at a recognized Design School. 

• 1+ years experience  

• Powersports experience a plus 

• Peer-review experience a plus 

• Strong communication skills 

• Good team player, great attitude and desire to learn.    

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

This is a hands-on, studio-based internship in Medina, Minnesota, and requires being onsite five (5) days a week. The role offers exposure to advanced CMF development, graphics workflows, and full-scale vehicle mockups within a professional design studio environment. Interns will gain real-world experience supporting production-focused design work while learning how CMF and graphics contribute to the development of high-performance Polaris products.  

The salary range for this position in Minnesota is $19.50-$30.75 per hour. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. 

Important Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to Think Outside.  Apply today!

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [email protected].  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).