Product Design & Craft Research - Intern

We're looking for a design intern who’s excited about handmade materials and loves lighting! What we’re looking for: 🔹 Interest in materials like terracotta, stoneware, sabai grass, bamboo, cane, and natural fibres 🔹 Passion for lighting design – from table and floor lamps to ambient wall sconces 🔹 Willingness to travel to artisan clusters for sampling and follow-ups 🔹 Comfortable working hands-on with clay, fibres, and weaving in a non-AC, open studio space 🔹 Ability to sketch ideas (hand/digital); knowledge of Adobe Suite, Rhino, or 3D software is a bonus Duration: 2 months | Stipend: Paid Location: Bhubaneswar (On-site only) Send your portfolio + a short note on why this excites you to info@studiobead.com. About us: BEADS is a contemporary craft-based design studio bringing Odisha’s rich handmade traditions into modern living. We work with natural materials like terracotta, bamboo, sabai grass, stoneware, and silver to create lighting, decor, and jewellery rooted in Indian craft, reimagined for today. Show more Show less