Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Advanced Technical Center full time.
The Role
GM China is looking for an Exterior Design Intern to support the development of future vehicle concepts. In this role, you will help research design trends, generate ideas, create compelling design proposals, and support the development of concepts from early sketches through digital 3D and clay.
What you'll do
- Research automotive, product, and lifestyle design trends to help inform exterior design direction.
- Create ideation sketches, renderings, and concept proposals for future vehicle programs.
- Help develop design concepts into 3D digital models and clay models in collaboration with designers, CAS, clay modelers, and engineering partners.
- Support design reviews, presentations, and day-to-day project work across the studio.
- Work side-by-side with top tier industry professionals in a global automotive OEM.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Student currently pursuing a degree in automotive, transportation, product, or industrial design.
- Strong understanding of automotive design trends, form development, and visual storytelling.
- Strong ideation, sketching, and rendering skills.
- Ability to translate ideas from 2D into 3D digital development and clay.
- Good communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Chinese and English language proficiency is a plus.
