Transportation Design Intern (minimum 6 Month ) No OPT/CPT

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

*Six Month Minimum starting in February 2024.

We are unable to consider International Students/OPT or CPT at this time.

Design Intern (minimum 6 Month opportunity)

Role Summary

Our mobility concept and user experience team is planning and executing holistic future vehicle concept proposals for the VW Group. The intern will become familiar with learning a hybrid workflow between digital/physical developments which are being brought to life through concept visuals.

Role Responsibilities

Support in creating user journeys, user stories and customer use cases

Support the Design team by contributing to active design projects

Support presentations for internal ICC and Group Innovation stakeholders

Understanding and communicating with concept development and automotive design team

Support CAD modeling team with data prep and model build optimized for animation

Create 2D and 3D design proposals

Translating design proposals in 3D

Strong interest / capability in visual animation and story creation

Qualifications

Study Focus: BSc in Transportation Design

Inspired to visualize holistic future mobility concepts

Self-motivated, flexible individual with high degree of ownership and accountability for results

Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams as the technology lead for the domain

Strong presentation and communication skills

Must be enrolled at a University/College or Graduation date must be within the last six months.

Must upload resume and portfolio to be considered

Required Software Skills

Photoshop or equivalent digital 2D drawing tool

Desired Software Skills

Alias, VRED, Blender, etc.

In Belmont, California, the hourly rates for this role are based on level of education:

Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $35/hour

Graduate (Master’s): $38/hour

PhD: $42/hour

Volkswagen's roots in Silicon Valley sprout the tech-driven future of transportation

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.