Industrial Design Summer Intern 2026

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Job Function: Career Programs Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op Job Category: Career Program All Job Posting Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Job Description: Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Job Description The Johnson & Johnson MedTech Industrial Design, Human Factors & User Experience (IDHF|UX) organization is seeking a multi-faceted, exceptionally talented, Industrial Design Co-op who is passionate about improving the quality of people's lives through remarkable user experiences. The IDHF organization is responsible for user-centered aspects of new product development for J&J MedTech: Our team leads contextual research to discover unmet user needs, designs information to facilitate understanding and collaboration, and creates concepts to address those needs. We test concepts iteratively with stakeholders through a robust formative and summative usability process to identify the best fit, then partner with the cross-functional New Product Development teams to ensure that the relevance and delight of the original idea is preserved through market launch. We are a collaborative team, dedicated to improving patient outcomes by delivering exceptional user experiences to healthcare professionals. The position will be based in Cincinnati (Blue Ash) OH and will report directly to the IDHF|UX team, for the period of May to August 2026. It is expected that the co-op works on-site in person. Housing will not be provided by Johnson & Johnson. Key Responsibilities: This role is for students who are passionate about all phases of design process, including human factors research, product research, concept sketching, product renderings, 3D database development, animation, graphic design & illustration, usability testing, product marketing support, and concept presentations. Depending on what projects are active during your rotation, you will partner with our designers to analyze user workflows, audit the competitive landscape, perform usability heuristic evaluations, prioritize user requirements, define information architecture, wireframe interfaces, visually design interfaces, build interactive prototypes for testing, and develop presentations for storytelling purposes. Qualifications Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing either bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Design, PhD candidates will not be considered. Only students in their 2nd year of bachelor's or above will be considered Students must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship in the future. Availability for at least a 4-month co-op rotation A minimum GPA of 3.0, with demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities Experience using 2d and 3d design software (Solidworks, Autodesk Alias, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keyshot or similiar) Experience with prototyping (3D Printing, CNC) Exceptional design, presentation, and communication skills To Apply: Depending on what projects are active during your rotation, you will partner with our designers to analyze user workflows, audit the competitive landscape, perform usability heuristic evaluations, prioritize user requirements, define information architecture, wireframe interfaces, visually design interfaces, build interactive prototypes for testing, and develop presentations for storytelling purposes. What We Offer You: Collaboration & mentorship with world-class designers working toward the common goal of positively impacting the health of humanity Dynamic and respectful work environment where we live by the J&J Credo Challenging work that will push you to explore, ask questions, and grow as a designer and a professional Experience working for global company Opportunity to have direct impact on billions of people Competitive compensation Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship. The expected pay range for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: This job posting is anticipated to close on 02/11/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications. Ineligibility for severance. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $23.00/hr to $51.50/hr Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The expected pay range for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: This job posting is anticipated to close on 02/11/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

Created: 2026-03-04