Color Intern

Careers at AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Let's paint the picture of the role:

Join our global R&D team dedicated to advancing technologies that drive innovation and growth in our paints and coatings businesses worldwide. Color plays a vital role in enhancing mental well-being, and our leading paint brands offer a rich spectrum of color choices. Delivering this wide array of shades requires cutting-edge technology and intelligent digital solutions.

As an R&D Intern specializing in Colorimetry—a multidisciplinary field combining physics, chemistry, mathematics, and IT—you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that supports the development of advanced color solutions across our global product lines.

Internship Details:

• Work within an international R&D team and report directly to a project leader.
• Contribute to a well-defined project focused on colorimetry and coatings technology.
• Support the development of color formulations across multiple business units, including decorative paints, coil coatings, powder coatings, vehicle refinishes, and aerospace coatings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and develop scientific insights into the principles of color and colorimetry.
• Design, execute, and present independent project(s) aligned with organizational goals.
• Apply and validate theoretical models through practical experimentation and real-world examples.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to ongoing color-related projects and initiatives.

What do you need to have to be successful in this internship?

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Environmental Studies.
• Strong communication skills with a good command of English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn about coatings, colorimetry, and related scientific concepts.
• Proactive team player with a results-driven mindset and strong problem-solving abilities, both independently and in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Open-minded and inquisitive, with the confidence to ask questions and constructively challenge existing methods.
• Preferred: Background or experience in information technology, including databases, software development, programming, or testing.
• Availability for an internship lasting between 6 and 12 months.

What do we offer in return?

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:

• Monthly full-time allowance, plus travel work-from-home expenses
• Work experience in an international company
• Various training opportunities to improve your hard and soft skills in the workspace
• Successful interns will be considered for positions within AkzoNobel

More information and how to apply:

We welcome your online application via https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications including resume and a cover letter will be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Isgar, Talent Acquisition. Send an email to amy.isgar@akzonobel.com

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason, we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.