Footwear Design Intern at KEEN Footwear

The role

This 10-week on-site internship in Portland offers hands-on experience in footwear design and innovation at KEEN global headquarters. You will work alongside industry experts to create prototypes and contribute to the future of sustainable outdoor footwear.

What you'll do

• Design footwear components and create vector art for new products
• Print and prepare 3D models for review by product teams
• Assist design principals in the ideation and refinement of footwear
• Create and revise detailed 2D and 3D schematics and specifications
• Conduct innovation studies to support footwear development
• Collaborate on a group project with other interns across the company

What you'll bring

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Design
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite design applications
• Strong skills in 3D modeling and digital rendering
• Excellent drawing and illustration capabilities for footwear design
• Ability to work on-site in Portland for 40 hours per week

Your impact

Interns will directly influence the product development cycle by providing essential design support and innovative ideas for future footwear collections. By assisting with prototypes and schematics, you help bring sustainable and creative outdoor products from concept to reality while gaining professional industry experience.