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!
⤵️ The Challenge
We are looking for a creative and ambitious Industrial Design (Thesis) Intern to design the egg packaging of the future. Your mission? Bring our egg damage rate down to 0%.When it comes to the solution, everything is on the table:
- 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)
No idea is too crazy, if it protects the egg, we want and will test it!
🎯 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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.