2026 Product Design Intern - BabylissPRO
Job ID 2023-01431
Description
The Conair Summer Internship Program is designed to provide exceptional students with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the diverse business operations at Conair. Those selected will gain invaluable work experience through challenging project assignments and on the job learning experiences.
Position Summary:
We’re looking for a passionate Product Design Intern to join our BaBylissPRO Product Development Team this summer. You’ll work alongside our Product and Engineering teams to bring professional hair tools from concept to creation - designing products used by top stylists around the world.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to design innovative styling tools (curling irons, flat irons, dryers, and more)
- Support concept sketching, 3D modeling, CMF exploration, and presentation decks for new product lines
- Assist in the development of ergonomic and aesthetic concepts based on user research and market trends
- Work with factories and suppliers to review samples, refine design details, and ensure manufacturing feasibility
- Create photorealistic renderings and presentation materials for internal and external reviews
Who You Are:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or a related field
- Strong skills in SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, aesthetic sensitivity, and an understanding of design for manufacturing
- Detail-oriented, curious, and excited about designing for both form and function
- Bonus: Interest in beauty tech, consumer electronics, or lifestyle products
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
- Mentorship from Product Development and Design professionals
- Exposure to the full product lifecycle from sketch to shelf
- The opportunity to see your work influence products under a global professional beauty brand
To Qualify/Apply:
- You should be a current college student, entering your senior year in the fall of 2026.
- The internship program will run from June 1, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Interns will work Monday through Friday on a 37.5-hour work week schedule, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
- We require candidates to maintain excellent academic standing.
- Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this role.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is a must.
- As part of our hybrid work model, interns are expected to be present in the office 4 days a week with Friday being a work from anywhere day. Please note that Conair does not provide housing for summer interns.
- Compensation for all internship positions is set at $25 per hour, and the internship is based out of our Stamford, CT corporate office location.
- At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas or OPT
Environmental Factors:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
About Conair:
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands include CONAIR, Cuisinart, Cuisinart Outdoors, BaBylissPro, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.
Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.
At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high quality products and brands
that enhance their lives.