Digital Media & Instructional Design Internship

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

About Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.

Guided by our values: Do what is right, Always learning and improving, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility - we empower our people to turn ideas into real impact. Joining Watlow means becoming part of a team that embraces challenges, grows together, and shapes the future of technology, while making a real difference in the world.

Description

At Watlow, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems.

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We are hiring a: Digital Media & Instructional Design Specialist Intern

St. Louis, MO

About the Role

This role will advance Watlow's digital media capabilities by producing high quality visual, interactive, and educational assets. The focus is on 3D modeling, animation, digital graphics, instructional design, and generative AI-enhanced content development.

We are looking for a versatile creative professional who can support engineering, training, and internal communication through modern, visually engaging digital materials. While proficiency in every listed skill is not required, candidates should bring strong strengths in core areas and a demonstrated ability to learn emerging software and tools quickly.

What You'll Do

- Develop engaging digital assets including videos, 3D models, UI recreations, graphics, animations, and diagrams.

- Modernize legacy educational visuals, scientific graphics, and instructional materials.

- Use generative AI tools to accelerate content creation, ideation, and asset refinement.

- Build learning media tailored to adult learners.

- Design UI/UX inspired materials for interactive training experiences.

- Produce custom 3D assets using Blender, CAD, and integrate into Adobe workflows.

- Create videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

- Apply VFX concepts to engineering or training media.

- Use programming logic (HTML, CSS, JS, Python, etc.) for interactive modules.

- Apply unconventional problem-solving and adopt emerging tools.

- Ensure media meets Creative Commons and copyright requirements.

What You'll Need to Succeed

- Experience creating high quality digital media.

- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.

- 3D modeling experience.

- Ability to learn new digital tools.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Creativity and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with generative AI tools.

- SolidWorks or CAD experience.

- UX or UI design background.

- Experience with adult-learning content.

- Virtual production exposure.

- Programming experience.

Why Join Watlow's Team

The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Watlow is an inclusive equal opportunity employer.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.