Design and Product Development Internship - Harbour

Company Overview

Since 1976, Harbour has been synonymous with designing and manufacturing luxury outdoor furniture. Born in Australia and now based in the US, we’re a global leader in luxury outdoor design. We’re steeped in a culture that promotes the Australian way of life: our love of the outdoors, travel, nature, and modern designs is expressed through each collection. Our signature aesthetic is fresh, light, modern, coastal, and luxe-inspired – an evolution of generations of Australian design. Our customers are attracted to our story as much as our style, an underlying Australian story of our own family history and craftsmanship.

Job Summary

As a Design & Product Development Intern, you will work closely with our talented team of designers, product developers, and overseas production teams to support the creation and delivery of furniture collections. This internship provides a unique opportunity to learn about the full design-through-production lifecycle, from conceptual sketches to finished products.

Key Responsibilities

Design Support

• Assist in creating design concepts, sketches, and technical drawings for new furniture pieces.
• Collaborate on material selection, color palettes, and product finishes.
• Support in preparing design presentations and mood boards for internal reviews.

Product Development (PD) Support

• Work alongside PD teams to ensure product designs align with manufacturing capabilities.
• Assist in tracking production schedules and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Conduct research on sustainable materials and market trends.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for collection & product expansion
• Help maintain an organized drawing file library, design resources, material samples.
• Support team members in day-to-day administrative tasks related to Design and Product development.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Strong interest in furniture design, production, and retail.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, or similar software.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in furniture production is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, hands-on experience in furniture design and production.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry.
• Exposure to the end-to-end process of developing and delivering furniture products.
• Networking opportunities within a dynamic and innovative company.
• A potential pathway to a full-time role based on performance.