2027 Summer Intern - Digital Sculpting

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount program

Intern events and networking

Job summary

General Motors offers an internship in creative digital sculpting within GM Design. You will collaborate with Design, Sculpting, and Engineering to build digital models of future automotive themes in a studio environment.

You will present work to leadership, gain exposure to industry leaders, and participate in cross-functional networking events. A portfolio submission is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Animation, Game Design, Transportation Design, Fine Arts, Sculpture, or Ceramics.
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.

Responsibilities

• Develop a digital model of a future automotive theme with Design, Sculpting, and Engineering teams.
• Present finished models to Design and Sculpting leadership at midterm and final show events.
• Support general sculpting assignments within the studio.

Skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Design-related degree

Tools

Alias

Maya

Rhino/Grasshopper

Unigraphics/NX

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

This internship exposes qualified candidates to creative careers at General Motors and helps identify talent for direct positions in creative digital sculpting at Design. The individual will gain an understanding of the aesthetic judgments, technology, production methods, program timelines, and materials used in automotive digital sculpting.

The role also provides opportunities to collaborate on innovation challenges, interact with industry leaders, attend cross-functional networking events, and participate in community service activities.

The Team:

The intern will collaborate with GM Design, Sculpting, and Engineering teams to develop digital models of future automotive themes in a studio environment.

What You'll Do:

• Work collaboratively with Design, Sculpting, and Engineering to interpret sketches and develop a digital model of a future automotive theme using established and emerging digital-sculpting best practices and techniques.
• Present finished models to Design and Sculpting leadership at midterm and final show events.
• Support general sculpting assignments within the studio environment.

Please note, you must submit a portfolio to be considered for this position - see instructions below.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Animation, Game Design, Transportation Design, Fine Arts, Sculpture, or Ceramics.
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Creative ability demonstrated through a supporting 3D portfolio.
• Basic understanding of design and sculpting principles, including proportion, line, and surface.
• 3D computer modeling or animation skills.
• Experience with Alias, Maya, Rhino/Grasshopper, or Unigraphics/NX software.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to Pasadena, CA, or Warren, MI, on a full-time basis. Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program.

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Start Dates:

Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2027.

Compensation:

• The salary for this role is $6,100 monthly.

What You'll Get From Us (Benefits):

• Paid U.S. GM Holidays
• GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
• Result-based potential for growth within GM
• Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

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