If youlooking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no furtherOverview of Vax:Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess.Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.Industrial Design Student - Placement 2025\/26. Applications close December 31st.Join VaxIndustrial Design team, which is made up of experienced engineers all with a passion for the human interaction, ergonomics, form, colour, and aesthetic appearance of our products. The Industrial design placement student will be involved in the team from day 1, translating new technologies, product improvements and patent-busting briefs into exciting global presentations.Our Industrial design placement student will have an appreciation of engineering and the mechanical constraints which will help to drive their focus. Above all, our students must be passionate about Industrial design with a keen sensitivity to the form, proportion whilst maintaining our brand identity.The Industrial design team sits at the heart of a wider New Product Development department, meaning the successful candidate will also gain valuable insight into all the other disciplines involved in bringing a new product to market, such as R&D, mechanical engineering, and product quality.What will a day in an Industrial Design Placement look like?Sketch book Pro\/Photo shop concept sketches. You will communicate your ideas in a clear and dynamic way.Using Keyshot and PTC Creo CAD Part and assembly use to translate into Keyshot to render Photo-realistic images. These systems are preferred but we will train you.CMF Management Responsible for documenting and managing the chosen materials, finishes and colour specification and communication.Liaise with cross functional teams on aesthetic issues in UK, US, ChinaWhy Should I Work at Vax?We will offer you a competitive salary along with great benefitsMentorship and personal development opportunities to support you throughout your placement.Working in a fast-paced environment where you will work on real consumer projects that you will see on the shelvesA vibrant and sociable working environment. Previous team socials have included bowling, escape rooms and board game cafes. Other activities have also included badminton, local hikes and bake off.Who Should apply?You should be looking for a year placement for your 3rd or 4th year of a relevant Product or Industrial design degree.On track for a 2:1 or aboveGood A-level or equivalent qualifications, including maths and a physical science subjectSome work experience and\/or extra-curricular activity in a relevant engineering or science-based sector would be desiredWhat Skills and Experience are valuable to Vax?A passion for Industrial Design. Our team takes pride in making our products looking amazing. We want you to demonstrate that within your work and portfoliosEvidence of a passion for Industrial design and understanding how it can add value to productGood at identifying problems and recommending solutions based on sound judgement.Finally, you need to produce photo realistic images to show the wider team the appreciation of the brand.A team player, able to react efficiently to ID requirements quickly and flexiblyIf this sounds like a great job and place to work please click the link below and apply Please provide your CV, Cover letter, and Portfolio ( if this is not complete then relevant work examples). look forward to hearing from you.Vax is made up of people who have a shared understanding of our mission and vision. Our values define who we are and what we stand for:Trust experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge.Honesty Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent.Resilience For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We areneasily discouraged.Innovation curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business.Valued are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute.Energy are positive thinkers, excited about what we do.