Automotive Industrial Design Intern

It’s an exciting time at International! We are seeking an Automotive Industrial Design Intern to join the International Innovation and Design team. Our team is involved with the development of emerging technologies, autonomous driving, and sustainability to create the future of the commercial truck and bus industry.

Come be a part of International's rich history in Innovation and Design!

As an Automotive Industrial Design Intern, you will be a part of our team helping to transform the industry.  The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to create high fidelity, presentation quality renderings and visualization of concepts.
• Ability to successfully translate sketch and rendered concepts into CAD or 3D model form working with digital and physical modeling teams.

Why Join Us:

• Real-world experience: Work on projects that impact the transportation industry.
• Mentorship: Gain insights from experts in the field.
• Networking: Connect with professionals and fellow interns.
• Professional growth: Develop skills that will set you apart in your career.
• Fun and inclusive culture: Engage in team-building and social events.

* Portfolios containing subject matter commensurate with the position must be submitted to be considered.  PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR ONLINE PORTFOLIO ON YOUR RESUME.  (PORTFOLIO CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LINKEDIN OR GOOGLE DRIVE FORMAT)*

What You’ll Do:

• Be familiar with the current product portfolio of International
• Research and benchmark the competition and future trends
• Research future trends in product design to forecast application to International products
• Develop design concepts via manual and digital sketching and rendering
• Give direction to digital and clay sculptors
• Develop both verbal and visual presentations to present to management to support concepts
• Be proactive

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

OR

• For Legal Jobs: Pursuing a Juris Doctor degree or Doctor of Law degree (J.D.)

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B or F-1 status)

• At least Sophomore standing for undergrad at the time of application
• Able to work at least 12 weeks (starting the end of May or early June through August)
• Previous applicable internships
• High level of computer skills (Microsoft Applications and Internet)
• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Automotive Industrial Design
• Minimum of a sophomore undergrad at the time of application with at least a 3.0 GPA
• Ability to use Photoshop CS, Illustrator
• Maintain the digital data library and other digital assets for future presentations and marketing team requests
• Portfolios containing subject matter commensurate with the position must be submitted to be considered.  PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR ONLINE PORTFOLIO ON YOUR RESUME.  (PORTFOLIO CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LINKEDIN OR GOOGLE DRIVE FORMAT)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Previous internships or work experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job.

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our campus intern openings is $27 - $32/hour. The hourly pay rate is based on year in school and is non-negotiable.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.