Intern, Automotive Design

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Santa Monica, CA.

This is a part-time internship position for our Spring Rotation, from January 13, 2025 through July 11, 2025 in Santa Monica, CA.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Autonotive Design team with design proposals for BMW Group brands

  • Support all other DW teams with pitch work to create new business opportunities

  • Support the visualization team in creating internal and external presentations

 

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 60 college credit hours at time of application 

  • Field of study: Transportation/Automotive/Industrial Design

  • Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript

  • Ability to work part-time (20-29 hours/week)

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

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

  • Knowledge of 3D modelling and rendering softwear (Blender, Keyshot, etc.)

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

 

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

  • Intern Vehicle Lease Program

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.