Intern, Industrial Design at Designworks, a BMW Group Company in Santa Monica, California

Job Description:

This is a full-time internship position for our Summer/Fall rotation, from June 3, 2024 through early December in Santa Monica, CA.

The Industrial Design Intern will assist the Industrial Design team in participating as a content creating project team member on external client projects and internal initiative projects. The intern will work with different brands and industries within the frame of the internship while gaining exposure to a world class multi-disciplinary creative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Industrial Design team with contextual research for variety of client projects


• Support the Industrial Design team with design proposals for variety of client projects


• Support LA studio in internal initiatives across departments


• Support the visualization team in creating internal and external presentations

Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:

• Medical Insurance
  • All with options for $0 Employee contribution
  
  


• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible


• Hybrid work environment

The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $25.30.
The hourly rate for Graduate students is $32.20.

The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master's degree program at an accredited college or university


• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)


• Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at time of application


• Field of study: Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or other related field


• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript


• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week)


• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)


• Strong 2D and 3D visual communication skills (sketching, rendering, modeling etc. Proficient in Adobe suite)


• Working knowledge of 3D modelling and rendering softwear (Solidworks, Rhino, Blender, Keyshot, etc.)


• Good verbal and written presentation skills, proficient in MS Suite (Power Point)

Preferences:

• Experience with AI tools is a plus (Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Runway, etc..)

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