Industrial Design Intern/Co-op
Industrial Design
Posted on 10/1/2025

Allegion
No salary listed
Carmel, IN, USA
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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Industrial Design Co-op - Carmel, Indiana
Allegion is looking for an industrial design co-op to join our growing internal industrial design team! In this role you will support all the Allegion brands creating security products for the home, bike and portable security, institutional, and commercial applications.
We are seeking an industrial design student with strong technical skills, a passion for excellence, willingness to learn, and interest in architecture or interior design styling. The ideal candidate for this role must be highly creative.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
What You Will Do:
In this role you will be working alongside designers to provide support to projects and providing a vision of the future of security through research and new product concepts. The role encompasses multiple aspects of industrial design including design research, concept creation and sketching, CAD modeling, computer rendering and animation, prototype creation, UI/UX, ergonomics, the design and creation of product displays, and promotional activities around design. Additional responsibilities include active engagement in design reviews, presenting ideas and research, time management, owning deliverables, collaboration with other departments, and collaboration with external customers.
What You Need to Succeed:
Actively pursuing a degree in industrial design from an accredited school.
Ability to create product concepts through sketching and physical mock-ups.
Working knowledge of Adobe suite software.
Ability to create CAD models and computer-generated renderings and animations (working knowledge of Creo and Keyshot software is a plus).
Basic understanding of mechanical construction, manufacturing, materials and processes.
The ability to present ideas, receive constructive feedback, and alter designs accordingly.
The ability to work in a team environment and collaborate and support peers.
The ability to manage time and work on multiple projects.
Active and attentive listening and creative problem solving.
A commitment to excellence and strong attention to detail.
Interest and enthusiasm for aesthetics and styling related to architecture.
The ability to effectively work in a team environment with functions outside Industrial Design.
Regardless of your degree, Allegion is a great place to begin your career.
You should consider starting your career with us if:
You share our vision of seamless access and a safer world
You share our purpose of creating peace of mind by pioneering safety & security
You want to build a robust network of experienced and talented professionals
You want to work for an industry leader and alongside a team of experts
You are eager to take initiative and take ownership of exciting projects
You are ready to embrace the Allegion culture and values and develop lifelong connections with your teammates
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us:
An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experiencedoesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.#ALLEGION
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
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