Creative Intern, Toys & Hardlines (Product Design)

TL;DR

Creative Intern (Product Design): Supporting the Product Development Team on licensed product creative design and coordination for toys, consumer electronics, and stationery with an accent on illustration and 3D modeling. Focus on creating market-ready designs for various categories, conducting local market trend research, and leveraging AI platforms for design projects.

Location: Must be based in Shanghai, China (hybrid: 3-4 days a week in office)

Company

One of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, managing iconic brands and consumer products through Universal Products & Experiences.

What you will do

• Create illustrations and product designs for toys, consumer electronics, and stationery categories.
• Develop 3D designs and utilize 3D tools for product prototyping and creation.
• Conduct research on local market design trends and support localization projects.
• Utilize various AI platforms to enhance design workflows and creative output.
• Prepare Keynote presentations and organize backend design data and assets.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or postgraduate student majoring in Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Animation, or Illustration.
• Ability to work in the Shanghai office 3-4 days a week starting mid-late June or early July 2026 for at least 6 months.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate.
• Competency in 3D software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Rhino, or KeyShot.
• Native Chinese speaker; English proficiency is considered an advantage.
• Ability to utilize AI tools for creative design work.

Nice to have

• Previous internship experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong team collaboration skills.
• Strong motivation and ability to work independently.

Hiring process

• Submission of a portfolio and resume in both English and Chinese.
• In-person interviews with hirify.global employees.