2027 Product Design Office (PDO) - Color and Material Internship

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to cutting-edge projects

Mentorship from experienced pros

Networking opportunities

Paid US holidays

Vehicle discount program

Company vehicle lease program

Job summary

Stellantis invites applicants for the Color and Materials Studio Intern position at our Auburn Hills, MI campus. The internship runs May–August 2027 and is in-person, requiring full-time hours and relocation as needed.

You will work on color and material proposals, trend research, and production support. Applicants must submit a portfolio highlighting automotive design work; completion of freshman year by Spring 2027 and eligibility to work in the United States are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in productdesign, automotive design, material/textiledesign, or fashion.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to relocate for internship.
• Completion of freshman year or higher by Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Color and Materials Studio Intern will interface with management and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and present color and material proposals; prepare presentations and trend research.
• Assist with color mastering for production and other business-related studies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in product design / automotive design / material/textile design / fashion

Job description

This internship will follow an in-person model. Interns will be based at the Stellantis Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria. The internship program is scheduled to run from May through August 2027.

STELLANTIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

The Stellantis Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired individuals to work on challenging assignments where contribution, teamwork and communication are vital to the success of the organization. As a leading-edge company, we provide real world challenges and rewarding intern experiences to candidates from a variety of colleges and universities while providing a competitive salary.

Internship Benefits:

• Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies
• Collaborative work environment
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
• Skill development workshops and training sessions
• Paid US holidays
• Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program
• Eligible interns may be able to participate in the Company Vehicle Employee Lease Program

DEPARTMENT DETAILS:

The Color and Materials Studio Intern will interface with various levels of management and cross functional team members while participating in all studio-related activities and assignments. Such activities include but are not limited to developing and presenting color and material proposals, presentations, trend research, assisting with color mastering for production and other business-related studies.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires a portfolio in a PDF format be submitted with your application
• Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement. Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:
• Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applying
• Your most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldest
• When appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e.: if a full model is presented, provide explanation to explain you were responsible for the full model or that your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)
• Although depictions of your professional work are needed, you're also welcome to submit work you've accomplished on a personal basis however; the two should be separated and kept in separate sections of the portfolio

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in productdesign, automotive design,material/textiledesign,orfashion
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Able to work full-time,40 hoursper week during the internship
• Willingness torelocateforinternship
• Completion offreshmanyear or higher at an accredited college or university by Spring 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Candidatesmustsubmitacurrentportfolio (specifically highlighting automotive design projects if applicable)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Stronginterestinautomotiveindustry
• Exhibitstrongleadershipandpresentationskills

STELLANTIS DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, F-1, etc.) FOR THIS ROLE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.