Design Intern: Product and Retail

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At Fourth Dimension, we don’t just create in-store experiences; we create stories that resonate with shoppers. By combining physical and digital touchpoints, we deliver seamless brand-customer interactions that boost conversions in-store. 

About the Role

This internship is suited to someone who thinks spatially and enjoys designing tangible products and experiences that exist in real environments. As a Product & Retail Touchpoint Design Intern, you will focus on the creation of physical retail elements such as displays, fixtures, and installations that shape how shoppers interact with brands.

You will work closely with the product development team, translating early concepts and sketches into practical, buildable solutions.

The role offers hands-on exposure to the realities of retail design, from ideation and visualisation through to considerations around materials, manufacturing, and execution.

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Overview of the Job

As part of the retail design team, you will contribute to the design and development of in-store fixtures and product display systems across categories. Your work will span concept development, 3D modelling, and technical detailing, with a strong focus on how design performs in physical space.

You will collaborate with visual designers, product teams, and manufacturing partners to ensure concepts are not only engaging but feasible to produce and install.

This internship provides an opportunity to understand how retail products move from idea to execution, while building a strong foundation in spatial and product-led retail design.

Key Responsibilities

• Retail product and fixture design:

  Design retail displays, fixtures, and in-store installations that enhance brand presence and improve shopper engagement. Contribute to solutions that encourage interaction, exploration, and purchase.

• Concept development and ideation:

  Brainstorm and develop innovative display concepts and product solutions that stand out on the shop floor. Translate ideas into clear design directions through sketches and models.

• 3D modelling and technical detailing:

  Create detailed 3D visualisations, mock-ups, and basic technical drawings to support design development and internal reviews.

• Manufacturing collaboration:

  Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to understand materials, fabrication methods, and constraints. Use these insights to refine designs and push creative boundaries responsibly.

• Cross-team collaboration:

  Collaborate with visual and product teams to ensure consistency across form, structure, and visual language, resulting in cohesive retail experiences.

Experience and Educational Qualifications

Final-year students or recent graduates in Product Design, Industrial Design, Spatial Design, or Exhibition Design.

Skills

• Strong spatial and three-dimensional design thinking
• Proficiency in 3D visualisation tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Blender, or similar
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite for presentations and documentation
• Understanding of materials, basic manufacturing processes, and build feasibility
• Ability to consider human interaction, spatial flow, and shopper behaviour in design decisions
• Clear communication skills and openness to feedback in a collaborative studio environment

The Perks of Working at Fourth Dimension

• Compensation:

  Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and performance bonuses above industry standards. 

• Benefits:

  Comprehensive health and long-term benefits are included in the package.

• Growth opportunities:

  As we are in a growth phase, upward mobility opportunities are high, allowing you to shape your career trajectory.

Join Us

If transforming retail spaces and creating exceptional customer experiences excite you, then we want to hear from you. Bring your passion for retail innovation and join a team that’s setting new standards in the industry.