3D Design Intern

3D Design Intern

Salary Range $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Overview

MISSIONPD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer's experience. ABOUT PDFounded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.
Description

The 3D Design Intern is an emerging creative contributor who supports the development of retail environments, displays, branded experiences, and visual concepts that align with PD's clients and creative direction. Working under the guidance of the Creative Director and design team, this role offers hands-on exposure to the creative process from concept development through execution.
This internship is ideal for a current student, recent graduate, or early-career designer with strong creative instincts, curiosity around emerging technologies and AI-assisted workflows, and an interest in retail, spatial, and experiential design.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Support the design team in developing thoughtful, brand-right retail displays, environments, and visual concepts
Assist in creating presentation materials, renderings, mockups, and visual storytelling assets
Contribute ideas and references during concept development and creative reviews
Collaborate with designers, strategists, engineers, and account teams to support project execution
Explore modular and scalable design solutions that balance creativity with manufacturability
Participate in brainstorming, sketching, digital visualization, and production preparation
Help organize and prepare files, decks, and assets for internal reviews and client presentations
Stay curious about emerging creative tools, AI-assisted workflows, digital culture, and evolving design trends
Support multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Performs other duties as assigned
Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration, and empowerment
Follows all safety and workplace policies
Competencies and Skills
Strong creative instincts with interest in retail, brand, spatial, or experiential design
Familiarity with 3D design tools such as Blender, SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, KeyShot, or related software
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
Interest in digital culture, internet-native visual communication, and emerging creative technologies
AI-curious mindset with interest in using creative AI tools as part of concept development and workflow exploration
Experience with digital sketching tools such as Procreate or Adobe Fresco preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to take direction, interpret feedback, and learn quickly
Organized, adaptable, and eager to contribute in a team environment
Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
Education/Certification
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Design, Environmental Design, Interactive Design, Architecture, or a related creative field
Experience
Portfolio, coursework, freelance work, or personal creative projects demonstrating strong visual thinking and creative potential preferred
Interest in retail, branded environments, experiential design, fashion, gaming, digital culture, or contemporary visual communication is a plus
Exposure to culturally diverse, urban, or globally influenced creative environments encouraged.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
This role is primarily based in a collaborative studio and office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Occasional movement throughout office, production, or client environments may be required, along with handling presentation materials, samples, or prototypes.
Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting may be required throughout the workday.
Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
8 Paid Holidays
Flex Time
STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance
FSA and HSA Options
Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Recognition
English as a Second Language Education
Online Training Opportunities