Industrial Design Intern

About the Role:

As we expand our AIO restaurant hardware lineup, we're looking for a creative and passionate Junior Industrial Designer who's eager to learn, curious to explore, and ready to contribute to real products. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career designer to contribute to the entire product journey from a sketch on paper to a manufactured product, in a collaborative, innovative-driven environment.

You'll work directly with the Senior Industrial Designer and collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers. The role centers on building multiple new hardware products from scratch, contributing to research, concept development, prototyping, 3D visualization, and usability testing. This is a paid internship.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Conduct user research to understand the US restaurant market and help translate insights into design direction.
• Create compelling sketches, renderings, and 3D models to communicate design intent.
• Build and test prototypes for form exploration, feature validation, and ergonomics.
• Assist in running usability studies and documenting insights for iteration.
• Research materials and finishes to explore Color, Material, and Finish (CMF).
• Create photorealistic 3D visualization renders
• Maintain organized design files, research summaries and CAD versions
• Collaborate with mechanical and engineering teams to evolve concepts into functional part designs.

What are we looking for and what does it require to be the right fit for this role?

• Degree in Industrial Design.
• Strong sketching and visual communication
• Proficiency in CAD (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, NX, Rhino, etc.).
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to produce photorealistic renders (KeyShot).
• Ability to create refined prototypes using diverse materials
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design workflows
• Strong portfolio showcasing design thinking, creativity, and technical skills.

Why Join AIO?

Our mission is to revolutionize the US restaurant industry by providing a comprehensive and fully integrated solution that empowers restaurant owners to efficiently manage all aspects of their businesses. Our platform, designed to meet the unique challenges (post-COVID-19) faced by restaurants, combines our patented AI technology with unparalleled customer support to help owners increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve their overall profit margins.

We believe that restaurants should be able to focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences to their customers, without the added stress of managing complex and disparate systems. That's why we offer an All-In-One super app platform for all of their needs, from front-of-the-house operations like ordering, payment, marketing, and rewards, to back-of-the-house management like inventory, staff, and financials.

We are laser-focused on becoming a significant player in the $55 billion restaurant tech SaaS market. You will be a part of a world-class Silicon Valley-funded startup.