Interior Design Intern

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Advanced Technical Center full time.

The Role

The Interior Design Intern will support the GM China Design Studio in creating compelling interior concepts for future vehicle programs. This role is focused on pure interior design sketching and concept development, helping translate brand vision, China customer insights, and mobility trends into fresh and relevant interior proposals. The intern will work under the guidance of senior designers and collaborate with cross-functional partners to support the development of meaningful in-cabin experiences for GM brands serving China and global markets.

What you'll do

• Support interior design theme development for assigned projects through sketching, concept ideation, and visual storytelling.
• Create high-quality 2D sketches, renderings, and presentation materials that communicate spatial ideas, proportion, and design intent.
• Assist in translating early design ideas into 2D and 3D mock-ups with guidance from senior designers and digital modelers.
• Collaborate with interior designers and cross-functional teams including UX/HMI, CMF, Studio Engineering, and related partners to support holistic interior proposals.
• Participate in studio reviews, design discussions, and feedback sessions, incorporating direction into refined design solutions.
• Support research, benchmarking, and trend scanning to bring fresh thinking into GM China interior programs.
• Help prepare design boards, storyboards, and visual presentations for internal reviews and leadership discussions.
• Work in a deadline-driven studio environment while developing an understanding of GM design process and deliverables.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Automotive Design, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, form development, proportion, material sensitivity, and interior design thinking.
• Ability to create compelling sketches, digital renderings, and concept presentations.
• Basic capability in 2D and 3D design development and willingness to learn GM studio workflow.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Alias, Maya, Blender, or similar visualization/modeling tools.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and storytelling skills, with an ability to explain ideas clearly and professionally.
• Passion for automotive interior design, China market trends, and future mobility experiences.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in a professional automotive design studio environment.
• Exposure to the full design journey from concept sketching to digital development and review processes.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced interior and cross-functional design teams in GM China.
• Experience contributing to future-facing interior proposals for China and global programs.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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