Intern, Interactive 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 full-time internship position for our Fall Rotation, from September 9, 2024 through December 20, 2024 in Santa Monica, CA.
The Interaction Design Intern will assist the Interaction Design team and participate as a content creating project team member on projects for BMW Brands, internal initiatives, and external clients. The intern will aid on projects across industries from automotive to consumer products to capital equipment to public transportation and infrastructure. Projects the intern will undertake will cover investigations ranging from traditional digital methods (desktop/app/screen) to new methods of interaction (AR/VR/haptics/gesture/phygital).
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Interaction Design team with contextual research for a variety of client projects
- Support the Interaction Design team with design proposals for a variety of client projects
- Support the Interaction Design team in the research and development of new tools and technologies
- Support the LA studio in internal initiatives across departments
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.
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: Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design (UX), or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
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)
Proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiar with prototyping tools like Figma, ProtoPie, or Framer
Good verbal and written presentation skills, proficient in MS Suite (Power Point)
Preferences:
- Experience with 3D tools is a plus (Unreal, Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.)
- Experience with AI tools is a plus (Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Runway, etc.)
