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TECHIC is an innovation consultancy specializing in CMF design and material development, with over 15 years of automotive industry experience. We’re now bringing that expertise into new fields such as robotics and consumer technology. As we evolve from a design consultancy into a Design × Technology R&D company, we’re looking for curious, hands-on people who want to build something meaningful, explore what’s next, and do it with a team that’s just as invested as you are.
Melody
Co-Founder
Open Roles
CMF Intern
Intern · On-site · Shanghai
In this role, you will…
- Contribute to CMF research, trend analysis and concept development across automotive, robotics and emerging technology projects.
- Develop visual directions for colour, material and finish through moodboards, material combinations, renderings and presentation pages.
- Create 2D and 3D visualisations that help turn early concepts into clear, tangible design proposals.
- Take part in internal reviews, client discussions and project presentations, and learn how design decisions evolve in real project contexts.
- Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and team needs.
We are looking for…
- Undergraduate or postgraduate students in industrial design, product design or a related discipline.
- A strong interest in CMF, industrial design and product trends, with sensitivity to materials, colour and detail.
- Confidence working independently with 2D and 3D tools while maintaining a high visual standard.
- Proficiency in KeyShot, Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma, with openness to using generative AI tools in the design process.
- A proactive, detail-oriented and structured way of working, with clear communication and strong collaboration skills.
Good to have
- Project experience in CMF, automotive, robotics, consumer technology or materials.
- A portfolio that shows material sensitivity, trend thinking, visual judgement or a clear path from concept to execution.
- Availability for a 3+ month internship is preferred.
- Immediate or near-term availability is preferred.
What you’ll gain
- Work on real projects for global clients and contribute to tangible outcomes across research, design and concept development.
- Receive 1-on-1 professional mentoring from experienced designers, with continuous guidance and a clear path for professional growth.
- Gain hands-on experience across automotive CMF, robotics and emerging products through a diverse range of cross-industry projects.
- High-performing interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role.
To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to sarah.liu@techic.info.
Email subject: CMF Intern – Name – University – Earliest Start Date
Creative Content Intern
Intern · On-site · Shanghai
In this role, you will…
- Support day-to-day content and major event campaigns, producing visual assets for social media, the website and offline environments.
- Help shoot, edit, compose and repurpose product and project content for Chinese and international social platforms.
- Use generative AI image and video tools to explore creative directions and improve the speed and range of content production.
- Help maintain the website, social channels and content library, building clearer and more reusable marketing assets over time.
- Support exhibitions, special content initiatives and brand communication projects as needed.
- Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and team needs.
We are looking for…
- Postgraduate students in visual communication, digital media, industrial or product design, advertising, creative communication or a related field.
- Strong visual judgement, information structuring and layout skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and accurately.
- Confidence using Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, CapCut or comparable design and editing tools.
- Hands-on experience with generative AI image or video creation, and an interest in testing new content workflows.
Good to have
- Work in social media content, short-form video, brand visual systems or exhibition and event communication.
- An interest in automotive, robotics, consumer technology, CMF, materials or industrial design.
- Experience with international platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube.
- Availability for a 3+ month internship is preferred.
- Immediate or near-term availability is preferred.
What you’ll gain
- Take part in content communication for major exhibitions, forums and brand events, gaining hands-on project experience and real exposure for your work.
- Work in a cross-disciplinary team and contribute across material research, design development and physical implementation, turning creative ideas into public-facing content and project outcomes.
- High-performing interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role.
To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to sarah.liu@techic.info.
Email subject: Creative content Intern – Name – University – Earliest Start Date
Knitting Engineering / Design Intern
Intern · On-site · Shanghai
In this role, you will…
- Contribute to the development and prototyping of forward-looking automotive knitted textiles, smart surfaces and flexible skins for robotics.
- Support knitting sample development through machine programming, operation and adjustment, working closely with designers and knitting engineers.
- Assist with post-knitting processes including linking, quilting and other finishing techniques, from experimentation through sample execution.
- Collaborate with experienced knitting engineers and CMF designers across yarn selection, knit structure development, prototyping and final sample delivery.
We are looking for…
- Diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate students in knitting engineering, textile engineering, fashion design with a focus on knitwear, or a related discipline.
- A solid understanding of weft or warp knitting, particularly flat-bed or circular knitting machines.
- Hands-on experience with knitting machine programming software, machine operation and basic troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with knitted fabric construction and finishing processes such as linking and quilting.
- Basic design sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively with both designers and engineers.
- A hands-on, curious and proactive mindset, with strong interest in applying knitting technologies to automotive, robotics and other emerging product categories.
Good to have
- Practical experience operating knitting machines and a systematic understanding of yarn properties and applications.
- Knowledge of or exposure to 3D whole-garment knitting technologies.
- Familiarity with functional yarns such as conductive yarns, heat-shrink yarns, Sorona or other performance materials.
- Availability for a 3+ month internship is preferred.
- Immediate or near-term availability is preferred.
What you’ll gain
- Hands-on involvement in R&D projects with leading automotive OEMs and robotics companies.
- Exposure to the complete CMF development process, from early concepts and material exploration to physical prototypes and implementation.
- A fast-growing, collaborative team environment with opportunities to explore how textile technologies can move beyond traditional applications.
- Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role.
To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to wenhao.zhang@techic.info.
Email subject: Knitting Intern – Name – University – Earliest Start Date