Creative Design and Research Co-op/Intern - Summer 2027

Tharp Consulting; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Mentorship

Wellness access

Potential full-time employment

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Torrance, CA is seeking creative design and research interns for a summer co-op across multiple departments. You will work on auto design, UX, and research projects, supporting teams with concept materials, sketches, data modeling, color/graphic proposals, and UX/UI animations.

You will attend meetings, collaborate with internal teams, and research industry trends to develop innovative ideas.

Qualifications

• Relevant coursework in product or transportation design, UX, or interaction design.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Enrollment in a related degree program; sophomore status or higher.
• Ability to work at least 10 weeks and 40 hours per week.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license or reliable transportation; in-person work required.

Responsibilities

• Support auto design, UX, and research projects with concept materials and sketches.
• Prepare data modeling, color/graphic proposals, and UX/UI animations.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with internal teams; research industry trends to develop new ideas.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Design tools proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Enrollment in related degree program

Sophomore status or higher

GPA 2.5

Courses in product/transportation design or UX

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are seeking creative design and research interns for a summer co-op program, offering opportunities across various departments.

In this role, you will work on projects related to auto design, user experience, and research, supporting teams with concept materials, sketches, data modeling, color and graphic proposals, and UX/UI animations.

You will attend meetings, collaborate with internal teams, and research industry trends to develop innovative ideas.

Qualifications include: relevant coursework in product or transportation design, UX, or interaction design; a minimum 2.5 GPA; enrollment in a related degree program; sophomore status or higher; ability to work at least 10 weeks, 40 hours/week; a valid U.S. driver’s license or reliable transportation; and ability to attend in-person work.

Key skills: creativity, collaboration, proficiency in design tools, and effective communication.

The position is based in Torrance, California, with benefits such as housing support, mentorship, wellness access, and potential consideration for full-time employment.

Compensation ranges from $26.58 to $34.38 per hour, with paid overtime.