Intern, Strategy

SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.

Spring 2027 Full -Time Internship – Santa Monica, CA 
January 11, 2027 – July 16, 2027 

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Support the Strategy and Foresight team by translating research and signals of change into actionable design insights

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (designers, consultants, researchers) to develop early-stage innovation concepts

• Contribute to internal knowledge-building through trend analysis, cultural mapping, and future scenario exploration

• Conduct market, behavioral, and technological trend research to inform project and client strategy

• Organize and maintain an innovation archive (e.g., trend boards or foresight canvases) to support team inspiration and ideation

• Assist in workshops, synthesis sessions, and deliverables development (e.g., vision decks, opportunity maps, strategy playbooks)

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• 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 credits or be at least a rising Junior

• Field of study: Design Strategy, Innovation, Foresight, Business, Human-Centered Design, or a related field

• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript

• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)

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

• Strong research, synthesis, and storytelling skills; ability to translate complex information into visual and written insights

• Preferred: familiarity with collaborative tools (e.g., Figma, Miro, Adobe Suite) and strategic frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Futures Wheel)

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical Insurance

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

• Hybrid work environment

• Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires four in office days at the Santa Monica, CA office and one remote day. 

The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $29.90

The hourly rate for Graduate students is $36.80

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.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.