Product Design Intern — Furniture, Lighting & Surfaces

Company: KOA Living & Koa Surfaces

Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh (On-site)

Openings: 2

Duration: 4–6 months

Monthly Stipend: ₹12,000–₹20,000 (based on skills, experience and portfolio)

About the RoleWe are looking for creatively driven Product Design Interns with a strong individual design language, an eye for detail and a genuine interest in materials, craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Working across KOA Living and Koa Surfaces, you will contribute to the development of furniture, lighting, sculptural objects, home décor and large-format architectural surfaces.

We value designers who think beyond existing references and trends, bringing original ideas, artistic sensitivity and a distinctive creative perspective to their work.

Key Responsibilities

- Furniture & Product Design: Conceptualise and develop contemporary furniture, lighting, decorative objects and functional home accessories.
- Surface & Pattern Design: Create original patterns, textures, compositions and artistic surface treatments for architectural wall and floor applications.
- Creative Research: Explore design movements, artistic influences, material innovations, forms and emerging aesthetics.
- Concept Development: Translate ideas into sketches, 3D models, renderings and detailed design presentations.
- Material Exploration: Experiment with marble, natural stone, wood, metal and innovative material combinations.
- Prototyping & Development: Work closely with artisans and manufacturing teams to develop samples,



refine proportions and address production challenges.
- Collection Development: Contribute to cohesive collections with strong visual identities, meaningful narratives and a consistent design language.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare basic drawings, dimensions, material specifications and production-ready design details.

- Who We're Looking For

- Students or recent graduates in Product Design, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design or related disciplines.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating originality, creativity and design thinking.
- Excellent understanding of form, proportion, materials, colours and textures.
- Proficiency in Rhino, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, KeyShot or similar software.
- Strong sketching, 3D visualisation and presentation abilities.
- Interest in furniture, lighting, sculpture, art, architecture and contemporary design.
- Ability to balance creative exploration with manufacturing feasibility.

Preferred Educational BackgroundWe particularly encourage applications from students and graduates of NID, NIFT, MIT Institute of Design, UID, Srishti Manipal Institute, Pearl Academy and other recognised design institutions.

What We Value MostA distinctive creative style, curiosity for experimentation and the ability to develop original designs that move beyond conventional forms.

What You'll GainDirect exposure to material-led design, craftsmanship, manufacturing processes, prototyping and the development of collections for both lifestyle products and architectural applications.

Potential full time opportunity based on performance.

📌 Product Design Intern — Furniture, Lighting & Surfaces (Agra)
🏢 KOA Living
📍 Agra