Automotive UX UI Design Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Portland, OR

1d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

As a UX/UI Product Designer Intern in our Design Center, you’ll work on real production vehicles and next-generation HMI concepts from day one; contributing to in-cabin digital experiences across Freightliner, Western Star, and our subsidiary brands. You’ll participate on design execution for defined features with real impact on how millions of professional drivers experience their vehicles. This is a high-impact, career-defining opportunity for a hungry designer ready to push UI craft and help shape the future of mobility.

At DTNA, you’re not designing for a screen; you’re designing for the road. Our vehicles support critical industries around the world, and the experiences you create will be used by professionals every day.
We’re a high-performing, globally distributed design team driven by Respect, Tenacity, and Excellence. We foster a culture built on trust and collaboration, where design quality matters and your growth as a designer is actively supported. If you’re hungry to do meaningful work and be part of a team that pushes for excellence, this is the place.
Together we shape the future !

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher with degree focus in UX, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design, interaction design, and problem-solving, with clear ownership of work required
• Strong visual design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, and motion.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering for UI concept visualization.
• Ability to prototype and communicate design decisions effectively.
• Systems thinking: beginning to design across features, states, and flows.
• Proactive, curious, execution-driven with a passion for craft and quality that raises the bar.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements, user needs, and brand intent into cohesive UX/UI solutions
• Work alongside designers to generate insights from research and translate them into clear design directions.
• Contribute to the design of in-vehicle UIs: typography, color, layout, and motion across global brands.
• Support the creation and evolution of components for our global design system.
• Build high-fidelity prototypes to communicate visual, motion, and interaction intent.
• Craft glance-based interfaces with clear hierarchy and intuitive system feedback.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, product strategy, and truck technology across a global team.
• Communicate design rationale clearly; share work early, gather feedback, and iterate.
• Contribute to workstreams from concept to handoff working closely with other designers.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree