Join The Great Bubble Barrier in the fight against plastic pollution by supporting our engineering and technology team in redesigning and optimizing existing solutions.

As an Industrial Product Design Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in product development, prototyping, and user-centred design while working alongside seasoned professionals in a supportive environment.

The Great Bubble Barrier is a Dutch social enterprise, founded in 2017, which developed an effective technology to stop plastic pollution in rivers before it flows into our oceans, using bubbles. Our Bubble Barrier technology captures plastic across the entire width and depth of rivers, operates 24/7, and does not disrupt regular river activities.

You will be working on:

• Concept Development: Assisting in brainstorming and sketching innovative product ideas. 
• Prototyping: Helping create physical and digital prototypes to test functionality and design aesthetics. 
• 3D Modelling: Supporting the design team with CAD modelling and renderings. 
• User-Centred Design: Conducting user research and gathering feedback to improve product designs. 
• Material Research: Exploring sustainable and efficient materials for product creation. 
• Design Documentation: Assisting in the creation of technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing. 
• Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and marketing, to ensure alignment on product goals. 

You will gain valuable experience in:

• The product design and development process
• Prototyping tools and techniques
• CAD software and 3D modelling
• User research and testing methodologies
• Sustainable and innovative material usage
• Professional collaboration and communication within technical teams

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field 
• Experience: Interest or experience in 3D modelling, creating prototypes from concepts, manufacturing and testing in the field 
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Language Proficiency: Working proficiency in English 
• Mission Alignment: Genuine interest in ocean health, sustainability, and preventing plastic pollution 

Internship Requirements

• Working Hours: 32 working hours per week
• Location: Office-based in Amsterdam with flexibility for remote work
• Permit: Based in the Netherlands with an EU working permit
• Duration: Available for a minimum of 12 weeks (3 months)

What we offer

• Allowance: 375 EUR gross per month 
• Additional benefits: 
  • Transport compensation of up to 100 EUR per month (public transport)  
  • Flexible work hours/working remotely possible  
  • Room for your ideas/creativity  
  • Free lunch, social drinks, and team events 

How to apply

Would this internship position suit you? Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter (in English) using this form before 26 January 2025, 23:59 CET.  

Have a question? Send us an email at hr@thegreatbubblebarrier.com or visit our website www.thegreatbubblebarrier.com 

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As a social enterprise, our profits are directly invested back into our mission and the salary offered may not reflect those of a commercial entity.

The Great Bubble Barrier is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity, regardless of sex, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job-related criteria and the appointment will be based on the applicant’s merits and abilities.