2027 Product Design Office (PDO) - Digital and Animation Design Internship

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from professionals

Networking opportunities with peers/le

Paid US holidays

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Stellantis is offering an in-person Visualization Internship at the Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. You will support the visualization team on projects involving digital assets, animations, and media production, gaining hands-on experience with industry tools such as Autodesk VRED, Maya, and Unreal Engine.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in transportation design or related fields, with a strong portfolio, attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in transportation design, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, or Animation Design
• Basic experience in visualization, animation, digital media, 3D modeling, or related software
• Familiarity with tools such as Autodesk VRED, Maya, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, or similar applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the internship
• Willingness to relocate for internship
• Completion of freshman year or higher by Spring 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Candidates must submit a current portfolio highlighting automotive design projects if applicable

Responsibilities

• Support the visualization team in creating and maintaining digital visualization files, imagery, animations, and presentation assets
• Gain hands-on experience with visualization, animation, and media production tools
• Contribute to active design and digital modeling projects
• Take direction and feedback from project leads and work within a team environment

Skills

Portfolio development

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to relocate

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Transportation Design / Visual Communication Design

Tools

Autodesk VRED

Maya

Unreal Engine

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere

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 INTERNSHIPPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Stellantis InternshipProgram 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.

Interns will be assigned to a department based on the candidate's backgroundandskill set.The assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department and allow the intern to provide valuable contributions. Interns experience a sense of personal accomplishment and learn about the corporate business culture through work assignments, structured activities, and exclusive intern networking events. Interns thatdemonstrateoutstanding qualities may be invited back for a return internship the following summer or may be considered for full-time positions.

Internship Benefits:

• Exposure tocutting-edgeprojects 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 toparticipatein theCompany Vehicle Employee Lease Program

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

This internship position supports the visualization team in creating and maintaining digital visualization files, imagery, animations, and presentation assets. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with visualization, animation, and media production tools while supporting active design and digital modeling projects.

The ideal candidate should have an interest in visualization, animation, digital media, or related creative/technical fields. This role requires a willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and the ability to take direction and feedback from project leads. Since project needs may change throughout the development process, flexibility, professionalism, and a positive team-oriented attitude are important.

The intern may be exposed to tools such as Autodesk VRED, Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, and other visualization or media applications.

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, explain if you were responsible for the full model or if your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in transportation design, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, or Animation Design
• Basic experience in visualization, animation, digital media, 3D modeling, or related software
• Familiarity with tools such as Autodesk VRED, Maya, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, or similar applications
• 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
• Candidates must submit a current portfolio (specifically highlighting automotive design projects if applicable)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow direction, ask questions, and apply feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools and processes.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Creative mindset with an interest in visual composition, animation, rendering, or digital content creation.
• Basic understanding of video editing, image editing, or presentation asset development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Interest in supporting design and digital modeling teams with compelling visual assets.
• Coursework, personal projects, or portfolio examples related to visualization, animation, design, digital media, or 3D content creation.

STELLANTIS DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP(e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, F-1, etc.)FOR THIS ROLE.IFYOU WILLREQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DONOT 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.