Design Intern - Digital Product Designer

Rivian • Palo Alto, CA

74d • $25 - $51

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Rivian internships & co-ops are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the entire internship or co-op term. This job posting is for our Winter Cohort, employment dates: January - August 2026. You will champion and deliver user experience design across Rivian's future-forward digital offerings, focusing on the customer mobile app and the vehicle interface. This role centers on designing and delivering intuitive, thorough, and delightful interactions.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited university.
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Interaction Design, Human Factors, Product Design, or related discipline.
• Experience delivering end-to-end digital design and a portfolio that highlights solutions relating to those requirements.
• Proficiency with digital UX design and prototyping tools (Figma, ProtoPie, or similar).
• Ability to collaborate with user research.
• Collaborative mindset—easily partners with product, engineering, and design teams spanning hardware, embedded software, and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities, able to articulate complex hardware/software UX strategies.
• Portfolio link required (with credentials for review).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to UX/UI design for phone key features, including pairing, integrations with smartphone operating systems, vehicle access, connectivity management, and remote controls.
• Specialize in experiences or features that require a major mobile app component.
• Become an expert on the Rivian mobile app framework and design system, and act as a resource for the larger team in translating cross-functional experiences into clean, reliable iOS/Android solutions.
• Be aware of design constraints and considerations unique to iOS and Android and how to design solutions for those scenarios.
• Translate desired experiences into clear, actionable requirements.
• Collaborate deeply with product managers and engineering partners.
• Stay aware of trends within industry UI/UX and feature offerings as needed to ensure designs are unique and pushing the envelope in the industry.

Benefits

• Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: 25.00-51.00 per hour.
• Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
• Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree