Comcast Industrial Design Intern
Posted on 9/16/2025

Comcast
Compensation Overview
$32/hr
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Candidates must be available to report in-person to the work location.
Job Summary
Job Description
Program Overview:
Comcast’s Summer Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment.This paid, 11-week immersive experience places interns at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.
Your experience will include:
Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.
Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow interns.
Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your internship and beyond.
Professional Development:Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.
At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Summer Internship Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.
Organization & TeamOverview
Comcast’s Global Design team is transforming how customers access and enjoy entertainment, communications and home management services across all channels--online, mobile and TV. We look for and create opportunities to educate, enlighten and whenever possible, delight, both new and existing customers. Our goal is to build long-lasting relationships using enhanced flows, smart features and self-healing solutions to foster trust and loyalty. By assembling the country’s top designers and thinkers, we’re rapidly becoming the premier environment for building and launching one-of-a-kind experiences that make everyday life easier and more entertaining for millions of people.
Role Description
Do you have a passion for products and technology? Do you find yourself questioning how the things we hold, and use could be better or do more?
At Comcast, our Global Design team puts people at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for an enthusiastic industrial designer to join our team as we develop the future of entertainment and connected products together.
If you’re a creative problem solver with a passion for design and invention, and adesire to work on a wide range of product experiences in a collaborative design environment, we'd like to meet you.
What are some interesting problems the student will work on?
As an industrial design intern, you will:
Learn about the real-world application of design practices and concept development through hands-on participation in both US and abroad programs through the mentorship of our senior staff
Collaborate in qualitative fieldwork, brainstorming and ideation sessions
Partner with our fabrication lab to build prototypes and mockups of concepts (rapid prototyping and/or traditional means)
Help with concept refinement, 3D CAD development and building of presentations
Take part in design reviews and the decision-making process
Where can this student make an impact?
You’ll be working amongst a talented team of industrial, packaging, and other design specialists. Success in this role is characterized by strong visualization skills, prototyping/mock-up skills, a comfort in working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and a willingness to learn and grow.
All candidates should include a link to their portfolio or provide examples of work as part of the application process. Please indicate your role and contribution for each project submitted.
Job Responsibilities
Researching and staying up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable material development.
Contribute towards generating concepts for new products and participating in ideation sessions.
Developing 3D models and prototypes using a variety of materials and techniques.
Creating visual presentations and design specifications to communicate your ideas to stakeholders.
Being part of a team that ensures our designs meet our high standards for quality, functionality, sustainability, and user experience.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are suitable for the wider organization.
Developing an understanding of product design range, building harmony, consistency and clear purpose across multiple product forms factors and functionalities.
Assist with developing material technologies from prototype to production while quickly broadening technical understanding as new technologies become available.
Help to build and maintain a material library to inspire material-led design innovation within multi-disciplinary teams.
Work closely with the design team to ensure visibility and provide input into group design critiques.
What You'll Bring
A proactive, self-driven individual that has an equally strong team ethos.
Familiarity with the latest 3D modelling and rendering tools (Keyshot, Rhino, Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite or similar).
Experience with model-making and prototyping using a variety of materials and techniques.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials used in product development.
Intrinsic passion for seamless hardware/software experiences.
A strong portfolio demonstrating breadth and creativity in design, including versatility with prototyping tools and methods. A strong understanding of design research and creative processes is required.
Preferred Skills
Communication Skills: Candidates must have strong presenting, verbal, written, and visual presentation skills.
Team Skills: Successful applicants demonstrate a strong collaborative ethos and appreciation for working together toward common goals.
Visual Design Sensitivity: Candidates for this position have a strong design sensibility and can distinguish between “good” and “great” work.
Prototyping Skills: Successful applicants for this position understand that you succeed sooner by experimenting and that prototyping can be done with various levels of fidelity
Preferred Major: Industrial Design
Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university
- Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2026- Spring 2028)
- Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2026 semester before graduating)
- Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program starting June 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026
- Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
- Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)
- Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V
Skills
Compensation
Base Pay: $32.00Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 YearsComcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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