Auto Design Internship

Fromfolio; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to cutting-edge projects

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship from experienced pros

Networking opportunities

Skill development workshops

Paid US holidays

Vehicle discount program

Vehicle lease program eligibility

Job summary

Stellantis is offering a 2027 Product Design Office Internships at the Auburn Hills, MI campus. The role emphasizes creating concept designs for future interiors or exteriors and collaborating with a mentor and Design Leadership to advance projects.

Interns gain real-world experience through mentorship, networking events, and exposure to cutting-edge design tools and processes, with a structured schedule May–August 2027 and relocation support when eligible.

Qualifications

• Portfolio PDF must be submitted with the application.
• Portfolio should represent automotive design projects if applicable and show latest work first.
• Freshman year completion before Spring 2027 and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create a concept for interior or exterior design of a future Stellantis product.
• Work with a mentor and cross-functional teams for development and reviews.
• Contribute to project/studio assignments and align with department needs.

Skills

Design communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Automotive/Industrial Design

Tools

Alias

Microsoft Office

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

2027 Product Design Office (PDO) – Auto Design Internship

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.

Interns will be assigned to a department based on the candidate's background and skill 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 that demonstrate outstanding qualities may be invited back for a return internship or may be considered for full-time positions.

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 Automotive Design Interns will be tasked with flexing their creative muscles to create a concept for a design that represents their vision for what the interior or exterior of an advanced design of future Stellantis product should look like. Each intern will be assigned a mentor to help them in their development. They will also receive assistance from Design Leadership, Studio Engineering, and Computer Support teams. Company needs and student preference will be taken into consideration for interior or exterior area of focus and project/studio assignments.

Qualifications

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 Automotive, Product or Industrial Design or related field
• Working knowledge of Alias, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and/or similar programs
• 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 at an accredited college or university by Spring 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Candidates must submit a current portfolio, saved as a PDF, representing work from freshman year to the present (specifically highlighting automotive design projects if applicable)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of sophomore year or higher at an accredited university by the internship start date
• Exceptional design intuition, with strong presentation and design communication skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Computer proficient
• Strong interest in the automotive industry and new technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must exhibit strong leadership characteristics
Creative and innovative thinking

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.