About us:
PA Consulting operates as a unified global team of strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, scientists, engineers, and technologists helping clients drive innovation. We’re a collective of problem solvers, creators, and makers who transform ideas into reality.
Our US-based design teams in Boston (formerly Essential Design) has shaped design culture for decades through solutions that blend technology, lifestyle, and design. We’re seeking a paid, in-person intern to join our team - candidates with strong problem-solving skills who can contribute at every stage of the design process.
What you’ll do:
Work on real projects alongside designers, engineers, and strategists across disciplines to develop impactful solutions. Your responsibilities include:
- Researching design trends and contributing to client presentations
- Using traditional design tools(sketching/CAD/Keyshot, etc.) to explore ideas and refine concepts
- Hands-on mockups, model making and prototyping.
- Gaining experience throughout the full design process
- Contributing to internal projects to develop technical skills and help bring innovative ideas to life
What We're Looking For:
- U.S. Citizens currently studying or recently graduated in Industrial Design or adjacent field.
- Strong problem-solving skills and passion for creative exploration.
- Portfolio demonstrating storytelling, process documentation, wide-ranging concept exploration, creative solutions, and aesthetic sense.
- Great communication and visualization skills.
- 2D design skills: Analog and digital sketching, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- 3D modeling and rendering experience (SolidWorks and KeyShot preferred).
- Prototyping proficiency with ability to integrate feedback.
- Interest in Generative AI application is a plus (Midjourney / Vizcom / Copilot).
Portfolio Requirements:
Include your best work demonstrating:
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Clear, well-documented design process.
- Ideation and concept development.
- Model-making proficiency.
- Distinct point of view!
While meeting every qualification isn’t required, we value diverse perspectives and seek candidates with a collaborative mindset, critical thinking abilities, and a strong willingness to learn - along with a keen awareness of emerging trends and the ability to integrate them into their design approach
Start Date: May 2026
Duration: 3-4 months
Salary: $28-$35/hr
Location: Boston, MA office (Seaport); Fully in-person, 5 days/week in Boston
Eligibility U.S. citizens currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an Industrial Design program.
Must have a portfolio of projects to apply
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.
As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.
Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.
We are about 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.
Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
