Transportation Design Intern — Auto Studio (Hybrid)

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Resume reviews/mock interviews

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America invites motivated design students or recent graduates to join our internship program in Portland, OR. You will gain hands-on experience across the full design process, from ideation to final execution, while contributing to real-world projects in a collaborative team environment.

Participating interns will work with senior designers, develop mood boards, renderings, and presentations, and explore production-focused design concepts.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program or recently graduated within 1 year in Transportation Design
• Expert ideation sketching and mind-blowing renderings
• Strong understanding of the design process
• Clear verbal communication and presentation skills
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Alias; VRED or Unreal Engine preferred
• Strong design portfolio submission required
• Automotive studio internship experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop mood boards and design narratives
• Create sketches and renderings to communicate concepts
• Build visual presentations for reviews
• Support concept model development and design iterations
• Collaborate with experienced designers and cross-functional teams
• Gain hands-on experience from ideation to final execution
• Contribute to an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture

Skills

Ideation sketching

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adobe Photoshop

Alias

Interpersonal skills

VRED

Unreal Engine

Education

Transportation design (Bachelor’s)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Alias

VRED

Unreal Engine

Job description

Daimler Truck North America invites motivated design students or recent graduates to join our internship program in Portland, OR. You will gain hands-on experience across the full design process, from ideation to final execution, while contributing to real-world projects in a collaborative team environment.

Participating interns will work with senior designers, develop mood boards, renderings, and presentations, and explore production-focused design concepts.