Industrial Design Intern (Packaging)

Phantom Hands

India Industrial Design Intern Closed

Overview

Start: Post March 2026 anytime, 6 months is preferred, but duration is flexible
Duration: 3 - 6 Months
Department: Research & Development
Website: Visit Company Site

Company Profile

Phantom Hands, established in Bangalore in 2014, is a design and craft driven contemporary furniture

maker. We collaborate with acclaimed international furniture and textile designers to create

contemporary designs that celebrate the craft traditions of India. With distribution in over 30 countries,

we are emerging as one of the few global design brands from India.

Our manufacturing facilities and offices are based in Abbigere Industrial area in Bangalore. We are a

team of over 100 people, including 70 skilled artisans in carpentry, upholstery tailoring, cane weaving,

etc., and a work culture that places a high priority on ethics, integrity and excellence.

Job Description

The job entails supporting our R&D team in conceptualizing the redesign of the packaging system for

all our products, in an efficient and sustainable way. This includes the physical design of the cartons,

smart collapsible. modular cardboard supporting structures to fill up entry internal volumes, innovative

soft packaging using local materials and handcrafted techniques. The design also has to be

sensitive to different kinds of materials and forms that must be packaged together, keeping volumetric

weight low, building in robustness required for transcontinental travel, low environmental impact, and

efficient disposal and recycling after unpacking.

Mentor for Internship program: Aparna Rao

Suitable for Mediamatiker/ Mediamaticien students

Required Skills

These are the skills we are looking abilities;

a. Thinking conceptually and experimenting with new forms

and structures.

b. Grasping the context of packing logistics as well as that of

Phantom Hands, the local materials and skills available.

c. Rapid prototyping by hand in paper, cardboard using

software and laser cutting machines.

d. Thinking in modularity and in a systemic manner.

Motivating for hosting;

a. Imbibe and benefit from a different culture and mindset,

with high strength in precision and methodology.

b. Bring diversity and fresh ideas into our current team.

c. Provide a nurturing environment for young Swiss interns.

d. Promote India-Swiss relations in design, based on the

historical relevance of this relationship.

Benefits

Coffee and tea, snacks in the evenings.

Applications Closed

The application period for this position is now closed.