Intern, Interaction Design - Spring 2027

BMW Group; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Paid time off

Job summary

BMW Group in Santa Monica is seeking an Intern in Interaction Design for Spring 2027. The role supports the Interaction Design team across BMW brands and external clients, engaging in research, prototyping, and proposal creation, with exposure to AR/VR and new interaction methods.

Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, have US work authorization, a 3.0 GPA, and 60 credits completed. The position is hybrid with four days in-office and one remote day in Santa Monica, CA.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program
• US Work Authorization required
• Minimum GPA 3.0 (overall)
• Completed at least 60 college credits
• Ability to work full-time (20–29 hours/week)
• Unofficial transcript must be submitted with application

Responsibilities

• Assist the Interaction Design team and contribute as a content-creating project member.
• Work on projects spanning automotive, consumer products, and infrastructure.
• Participate in investigations across desktop, apps, AR/VR, haptics, gesture, and phygital.
• Support contextual research for client projects.
• Assist in creating design proposals for client projects.
• Contribute to development of new tools within the team.
• Support the LA studio with internal initiatives.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program

US Work Authorization

Completed 60 college credits

GPA 3.0

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

ProtoPie

Framer

Job description

Intern, Interaction Design - Spring 2027

SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.

Spring 2027 Full -Time Internship – Santa Monica, CA
January 11, 2027 – July 16, 2027

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Assist the Interaction Design team and contribute as a content-creating project team member for BMW Brands, internal initiatives, and external clients.
• Work on projects spanning multiple industries, including automotive, consumer products, capital equipment, and public transportation/infrastructure.
• Participate in investigations involving traditional digital methods (desktop, app, screen) as well as new interaction methods (AR, VR, haptics, gesture, phygital).
• Support the team with contextual research for various client projects.
• Assist in creating design proposals for diverse client projects.
• Contribute to research and development of new tools and technologies within the Interaction Design team.
• Support the LA studio with internal initiatives across different departments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (20 - 29 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Field of Study: Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design (UX), or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
• Business fluent English.
• Proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiar with prototyping tools like Figma, ProtoPie, or Framer
• Understanding of core design principles: hierarchy, typography, layout, color, and an evolving sense of form.
• Curiosity about AI and familiarity with current tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Figma AI, Midjourney, or similar) as part of your workflows, design and research process.
• A Portfolio is required and should live and breathe digital, showcasing interaction design through flows, prototyping, motion, animation, micro-interactions, and real user behaviors rather than static visual design alone.
• Proof strong sense of aesthetics, visual craft, and detail, with the curiosity and creative bandwidth to explore and push new design languages, trends, and visual expressions.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires four in office days at the Santa Monica, CA office and one remote day.

Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $25.30.
Graduate students: Hourly rate is $32.20.

The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.