Industrial Design Intern

Who are we?

At Aquablu we’re disrupting the marketplace with a revolutionary (flavored) water system. Brought to life in 2018, our founders Marnix and Marc promised a healthy but tasty alternative to soft drinks. Today, our water is tapped in almost 16 countries. And we continue to make waves by teaming up with industry leaders like Heineken, Adyen and Marriott Hotels. Join us in our mission to save one billion plastic bottles by 2030!

“That might sound really ambitious, but our team is part of an inspiring movement in an industry that’s thirsty for change.” - Marc, Co-founder of Aquablu

Our team in Amsterdam is hiring an Industrial Design Intern👇

Are you bursting with creative ideas and ready to dive into the world of industrial design? Join us as an Industrial Design Intern and bring your imaginative concepts to life! We’re looking for someone who’s passionate, proactive, and excited to make a real impact in a fast-growing company.

🌟About the role: 

• Collaborate hand-in-hand with our engineering and product teams to brainstorm, conceptualize, and bring fresh new product ideas to life. 
• Turn your innovative visions into reality by crafting precise and detailed CAD models in SolidWorks (or any software you love).

• Embrace the creative journey by tweaking and improving your designs with every bit of feedback and user testing—because great ideas are always a work in progress!

• Use your eye for design and Adobe Suite skills to create stunning visual materials for presentations and documentation.
• Prototype your wildest ideas and receive hands-on experience with product testing.
• Be at the heart of our creative process, helping to shape the future of our products.

You’ll be working closely with Max, our Head of Engineering, and Noah, our Product Engineer, who will guide you through the entire process and make sure you get the most out of your internship.

About you:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or a related field (WO/HBO).
• Available for a 6-month internship, starting in January/February.
• Have a proactive attitude, love taking initiative, and embrace the “can-do” mentality.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling.
• Strong eye for graphic design, using software like Illustrator or similar programs.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks is a nice-to-have.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where no two days are the same.
• Fluent in English.
• Living in the Netherlands (we do not offer visa sponsorship for this internship).
• Enrolled in a university for the duration of the internship. 

Why Aquablu?

You'll be part of a young, fun and ambitious team, which aims to change the way people drink water!

💸 Monthly internship compensation of 500 euros (based on 40 hours) to thank you for all your hard work.

☀️ Beautiful and bright office in Amsterdam (Houthavens)

🌱 Daily free healthy lunches together with your colleagues.

🎉 Monthly team nights (karaoke, game night, boat trips etc.)

🌍 Be part of an exciting growth phase of a scaling company.

💧 Endless amounts of our very own flavoured water.

🎵 What kind of vibe can you expect at our office? Check out our very own Spotify playlist "Akwablues".