Product Designer Intern

About the Role

Dtale is a creative studio focused on designing distinctive objects and experiences for the home. The studio explores diverse materials, textures, and finishes to create warm, inviting, and functional pieces. Dtale’s culture emphasizes experimentation, hands-on making, and the freedom to shape and refine ideas. Team members collaborate in a highly creative environment that encourages learning, curiosity, and attention to detail. The studio offers an inspiring space for individuals who want to build thoughtful, well-crafted products for everyday living.

The Product Designer Intern will work full-time on-site at Dtale’s studio in Kochi, collaborating closely with the design team to develop home-focused products from concept to prototype.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to design brainstorming sessions.
• Create sketches and visual concepts.
• Assist in the development of product specifications.
• Help with basic user and market research.
• Gather feedback on design ideas.
• Support iterations based on insights.
• Prepare simple mockups.
• Document design processes.
• Maintain clear communication with team members to ensure designs align with Dtale’s aesthetic and functional goals.

Qualifications

• Skills in Product Design and Design Thinking for developing user-centered home products.
• Skills in User Research and UX Research for gathering insights and informing design decisions.
• Skills in Visual Design for creating clear, appealing concepts, sketches, and presentations.
• Relevant academic background in design, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in basic design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work on-site in Kochi.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• A portfolio or sample work demonstrating design projects, process, and creative problem-solving is highly beneficial.