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Flexsteel Industries seeks a creative and enthusiastic intern to join the Product Design team, where the intern will design furniture across multiple categories, translate high‑level ideas into conceptual sketches, and gain hands‑on, project‑based experience while learning product development from start to finish.
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Furniture Design Intern
Flexsteel Industries, Inc
1 Positions
ID: FURNI001432
Posted On 09/15/2026
Job Overview
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Flexsteel Industries is looking for a creative and enthusiastic intern to join the Product Design team. In this role, the Design Intern will have an opportunity to design furniture across multiple categories and businesses. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to translate high-level furniture ideas into conceptual sketches and garner a better understanding of how products are developed from start to finish. We are focused on innovation and this internship is an opportunity for the right candidate to share and grow overall product knowledge within case and upholstered goods categories.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Demonstrate a passion for furniture design.
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Enjoys creating compelling sketches, presentations, and lifestyle renderings that communicate design intent.
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Proficient in design programs such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, Keyshot, Adobe Suite, Sketchbook Pro, etc.
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A ‘seek to understand’ mentality by laying a foundation of research and business knowledge before designing a solution.
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A better grasp of design for manufacturing and how to implement smart leverage.
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Growth in designing for the customer while putting aside personal preference to create products that generate volume.
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Actively build relationships across the organization by engaging with cross-functional teams and demonstrating a positive, approachable, and collaborative attitude.
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Provide Flexsteel Industries ideas on how to be a more sustainable company.
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All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (must be completed with second year).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What Your Summer Will Look Like
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Gain hands-on, project-based experience connected to your field of study
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Contribute to meaningful, real-world work with business impact
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Build leadership visibility through project updates, presentations, and networking opportunities
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Collaborate across functions and teams to understand how the business works
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Participate in intern-specific events, development sessions, and community-building activities
Primary Contact
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Stacy Kammes
VP-Human Resources, Administration
563-585-8209
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Categories
Information Technology/Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Company ID
1028
Job REQ #
FURNI001432
# Positions
1
Start Date
20260915
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Flexsteel Industries, Inc
About the Company
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and production of quality residential furniture and serves as the parent company to the Flexsteel, Homestyles, and Charisma brands. Employing nearly 1,500 team members worldwide, Flexsteel Industries is governed by a Board of Directors and operates under a set of beliefs and values stemming from a rich and longstanding heritage of quality craftsmanship. Known for its Blue Steel SpringΓäó, as well as numerous other design and manufacturing innovations, the Flexsteel brand is carried by more than 1,300 retailers nationwide. The Homestyles brand sells smart and affordable style direct to customers, in addition to partnering with online home retailers, such as Amazon and Wayfair. A permanent Flexsteel Industries showroom is located in High Point, NC. While the organization has been in business for more than 130 years, our commitment to comfort and craftsmanship has remained unchanged with furniture that' built for life and designed for living.
For more information, visit http://www.Flexsteel.com
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