Product Design Intern (Fall 2018) Product Design Boston, Massachusetts Description Who we are: EPAM Continuum creates new to the world experiences by skillfully engaging the talents of more than 150 professionals with diverse, multi-disciplinary experiences, including architects, brand strategists, business strategists, economists, psychologists, electrical, mechanical and software engineers, and designers from areas such as graphic, industrial, interaction and digital design. For more than thirty years, the company has partnered with clients to discover innovative ideas and realize them as powerful products, services and brand experiences. Some of the worlds most well-respected brands and organizations rely on EPAM Continuum as their innovation partner, including American Express, BBVA, Bose, Herman Miller, Haier, Moen, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, Penske, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Reebok, Samsung and Staples. We want to meet great people who are interested in working in a global firm where culture matters and curiosity is valued. We work collaboratively. We think globally. Were passionate. We firmly believe that we can advance lives and bring businesses into the future. And we make it happen every day. Job Description: You will work on a range of strategic design projects, within the consumer and medical space, that leverage brand DNA, and identify new product opportunities. With a clear understanding of stakeholders, brands, trends, and market dynamics, you will create elegant, tangible product experience solutions in a range of industries that connect the dots. People who fit this role should be able to: * Lean into consumer research, analysis and reframing, listening to users to let their needs guide you to elegant solutions * Ability to envision abstract concepts and ideas and explain how they connect to stakeholders, and why they are important to design from sketching to prototyping * Solve complex, large scale problems flexing seamlessly between both the consumer and medical spaces, all while being comfortable with ambiguity. * Ability to manipulate design elements within a product that carries the intended meaning to consumers * A strong ability to communicate and articulate your ideas and rationale while working in small, multi-disciplinary teams. * Sensitivity to construction and manufacturing dynamics The Requirements & Fine Print: * Junior, senior or recent graduate of an Industrial Design or Product Design Program * Excellent sketching skills (digital and physical) * 3D modeling and surfacing craftsmanship. Proficiency in 3D modeling packages (Solidworks) and 3D rendering programs (Keyshot and V-Ray) * Proficiency in 2D packages (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) * Iterative model making and prototyping by hand, using 3D printers, and CNC machining * Ability to manage challenging and often open-ended problems, work autonomously and multi-task in an agile environment * Excellent communication skills: visual, verbal and written * Passionate Human-Centered Design advocate. * Experience in UX (digital) design is a plus * Proven teamwork co-creation * Fluency in English (foreign languages a plus) Online Application Process: In addition to a resume and cover letter, please provide an example of your work; a portfolio showing sample projects, or a portfolio website. Remember to identify which associate role you are ing for in your cover letter. Equal Opportunity Employer: EPAM Continuum is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.