Print Packaging Specialist - Working Student
Picnic B.V.
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Description
Do you have the 1-in-a-million solution to a 1-million-egg challenge?
At Picnic, we deliver groceries to thousands of households every week. That includes selling over 1 million eggs every single week. While the vast majority arrive safe and sound, eggs remain fragile cargo, and breakage still happens too often in our supply chain.We want to crack this problem once and for all … and we need your help!- Innovative materials (sustainable, recycled, or bio-based)
- Radical new geometries and structural designs
- Internal protection (custom foam, shock absorption, smart inserts)
- Supplier collaboration (working directly with our packaging partners to turn your design into a scalable product)
🎯 The Impact
Your thesis won't just sit on a shelf; it will have a direct, real-world impact:- 🌱 Zero Food Waste: Preventing broken eggs means less wasted food in our supply chain.
- 😊 Delighted Customers: Ensuring every customer receives flawless eggs, every time.
👤 Who You Are
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design Engineering (or a related field) and looking for a graduation/thesis project.
- You are a creative thinker with a hands-on prototyping mindset.
- You combine design aesthetics with practical engineering and supply chain feasibility.
- You are a great communicator who enjoys collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Speaking Dutch is a plus, but not a requirement.
Picnic Perks
🚀Every expert was once a beginner!You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses. 🌍Make a difference
You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place! 🤝Teamwork makes the dream work
With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more! 🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up. 💪Stay healthy
Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.
There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing! 💰Attractive package You’ll receive an hourly salary of 16.75 EUR, along with a laptop to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location.
About this role
Picnic is looking for an Industrial Design student to tackle a specific, high-impact problem: reducing egg breakage in their weekly delivery of over one million eggs. Your thesis project would involve designing innovative packaging solutions—exploring new materials, structural geometries, shock absorption systems, and direct collaboration with suppliers to move from concept to scalable product. This is a hands-on role where your work translates immediately into real-world impact, cutting food waste and improving customer satisfaction across thousands of households.
You should have a strong foundation in Industrial Design Engineering or a related field, with both creative problem-solving skills and practical engineering thinking. The role values prototyping mindset and the ability to communicate across internal teams and external partners. Dutch language skills are helpful but not required.
Beyond the core project, you'll work in Picnic's Amsterdam office as part of a diverse, startup-minded environment with access to professional development through their Tech Academy and language courses. The internship offers an hourly rate of 16.75 EUR, laptop provision, travel reimbursement, and perks including fresh daily lunches and wellness support.
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