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Innovation Lab Intern

Overland Park, United States

Dimensional Innovations (DI) is a group of Designers, Makers and Innovators working together to create world-class experiences, places and products. At DI, you will work on real client projects alongside some of the most creative and inventive professionals in the industry. You’ll also have some fun along the way! You will return to school with practical knowledge and experience that is sure to enhance your skill set and career goals.

INNOVATION LAB INTERN ROLE SUMMARY

The Innovation Lab team drives continuous operational excellence by empowering interdepartmental collaboration, integrating systems, and refining processes within physical and digital workflows. Through direct assistance with client projects and internal operational initiatives, the Lab team helps to ensure that Dimensional Innovations consistently delivers remarkable experiences.

As an Innovation Lab intern, you will join the Lab team to directly assist with client projects and internal initiatives through the creation of prototypes and mockups or by helping to develop and test internal process improvement strategies. The Innovation Lab is a fast paced team with priorities that shift as necessary to support the larger teams within Dimensional Innovations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Puts form to ideas through creation of mock-ups and prototypes
Participates in the ideation and design processes seeking to connect new materials, processes, or technology with the needs of architectural/experiential designs
Documents / communicates ideas and concepts
Explores cutting edge design software and design strategies

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency in hand sketching and drawing to communicate concepts required
Proficiency in a solid modeling CAD program required (Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion360, or similar)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required
Some experience with digital fabrication workflow (CAD/CAM, CNC, 3D printing) preferred
Some experience with making, prototyping, creating mock-ups through use of shop tools and processes preferred
Strong creative-thinker and problem-solver who demonstrates the ability to connect new technology with the needs of experiential / architectural designs
Solid knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, material application and manufacturing processes
An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to bring a fun, creative and energetic level of professionalism to the team
Exude a “go where needed” attitude and outlook on role
Comfortable with failing while remaining positive
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to evaluate urgency of situation and prioritize tasks
Organized with an attention to detail
Preferred majors: Industrial Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, or similar degree

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The Innovation Lab Internship is an hourly (non-exempt), full-time opportunity that runs from June 1st, 2026 - July 31st, 2026. Applications will close on December 31, 2025. This is an onsite Monday - Friday internship in our Kansas City location. You must be at least 18 years of age, and currently enrolled as a college junior or senior or actively enrolled in a related postgraduate program. Please submit a portfolio with your application.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid driver’s license. Dimensional Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and depends on a diversity of ideas, skills and perspectives to solve the world's toughest creative challenges, encouraging and amplifying every voice so we can create remarkable experiences for all.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

How to Apply:

Navigate to our DI Internship Program page, scroll down, and select the internship application link that you would like to apply to. Please submit a resume and portfolio with your application.

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