Are you looking to learn how to drive consumer-centric packaging innovations? Do you want to influence the future design direction of Danone Specialized Nutrition? Are you passionate about creating high-quality packaging that balances functionality, cost optimization, and sustainability? Are you a creative, hands-on design thinker with a passion for prototyping and innovation? Then apply now and join us as our new Packaging Design Intern in our Utrecht office, starting November 2025!

In this internship, you will be part of the Global R&I Packaging Team, within our Specialized Nutrition business. Our purpose is to design packaging solutions that meet the needs of consumers across early life and medical nutrition, while driving sustainability and innovation.

During this internship, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support packaging design initiatives focused on metal cans and rigid plastics.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Understanding consumer experience and identifying opportunities for improvement and change it in line with future consumer expectations
• Designing new pack functionalities and exploring packaging circularity;
• Creating 3D prototypes using tools like SolidWorks and Keyshot;
• Supporting packaging trials and transport tests to validate lifecycle performance;
• Applying design thinking principles to identify and validate solutions by rapidly prototyping and testing ideas.

As a Packaging Design Intern, creative problem solving will be second nature to you. You are a strong communicator who enjoys working in a dynamic, international environment. On top of that? You’re a proactive, precise person who’s always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

You also bring:

• Experience with design tools like sketching, CAD (e.g. SolidWorks), rendering (e.g.) KeyShot and prototyping;
• Knowledge of packaging conversion technologies(e.g. injection moulding) and materials;
• A collaborative mindset and curiosity to learn;

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student in Packaging, Industrial Design Engineering, Product Design, or any related field during the whole internship period;
• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);
• Ideally available to start in November for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week;
• You are fluent in English - spoken and written;
• You are able to work from our Utrecht office, at least 2 days per week.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We offer

In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer: 

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility;
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
• Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.

What's next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 28 September 2025. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Dana Al Fakieh, Campus Recruitment Intern, via dana.al-fakieh@danone.com.

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status