Service Design Intern

About this position

Company Description

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

Position

To strengthen our Research & Innovation activities, we are looking for a Service Design Intern interested in contributing to projects involving service innovation, user-centered design, and the development of new solutions.

The selected candidate will support research, analysis, and design activities aimed at understanding user needs, exploring service opportunities, and improving experiences, processes, and interactions.

The internship offers the opportunity to apply service design methodologies within multidisciplinary projects, collaborating with designers, researchers, engineers, and innovation specialists.

We are looking for a curious, creative, and analytical person who enjoys investigating complex problems, connecting different perspectives, and transforming research insights into meaningful design opportunities.

Main Activities

• Support research and service design activities within innovation projects.
• Analyze user needs, behaviors, and experiences through qualitative and quantitative research.
• Contribute to the definition of user journeys, service blueprints, personas, and experience maps.
• Support the identification of opportunities for improving services, processes, and user experiences.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, workshops, and collaborative design activities.
• Contribute to the development of service concepts and innovative solutions.
• Organize, synthesize, and visualize research findings and project information.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on research, design, and innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Service Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, Communication Design, or related disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of service design and human-centered design methodologies.
• Interest in user research, innovation, and experience design.
• Ability to analyze information and synthesize complex concepts.
• Good visual communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with design and collaboration tools.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Other information

Internship Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Schedule: Full-time
• Start date: To be agreed based on candidate availability
• Work location: On-site, Reggio Emilia
• Internship allowance: the internship includes a monthly reimbursement, in accordance with the applicable regional regulations.

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.