Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.  

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.  

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. 

Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

We are hiring an Intern - Industrial Design to assist and support the Studio One Eleven team in the creation and development of proprietary packaging and related product solutions, while gaining hands-on experience with professional design tools and workflows in a collaborative studio environment.

Key Activities / Accountabilities:  

• Contribute to the development of rigid packaging solutions that align with brand, function, and manufacturability criteria.
• Support the design process from market research and sample gathering to concept generation, control drawings, CAD modeling, and prototyping.
• Assist with studio presentations and client-facing deliverables.
• Standardize drawings for Berlin use
• Explore and help implement new AI tools and workflows in the design process.
• Support studio upkeep and organization, including the sample archive and workspace.
• Assist with operational tasks related to the studio move, including inventory and equipment organization.
• Positively represent Studio One Eleven and Berlin Packaging in all interactions.
• Fulfill employee portions of the “Berlin Values”
• Eager to learn and contribute
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Open to feedback and adaptive in response

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• In Pursuit of BS/BFA in Industrial or Product Design
• Strong design sketching for internal collaboration and external communication of ideas
• Solid understanding of form, style, and brand sensitivity
• Ability to manage time and resources on multiple simultaneous projects
• Working knowledge of Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Working knowledge of Solidworks and Keyshot
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Working Environment:

• Open design studio located at Berlin Packaging’s downtown headquarters. In-office presence required five days a week. Occasional lifting to 50 lbs.

*Please note that while Intern roles are not benefit eligible, we do share an overview of our comprehensive offerings for awareness.  We hope interns will consider a full-time role with Berlin Packaging in the future!

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance including dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Vision insurance options
• Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.

*Please note that any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.

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