Industrial Design Intern

Zoox•Foster City, CA

12d

About The Position

Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do. Zoox’s internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry’s brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox’s mission. This internship opportunity is within the Robot Industrial Design team. Zoox Robot Industrial Design brings together visionary designers and innovators dedicated to creating mobility solutions that serve everyone. Our team designs from the ground up—developing autonomous robotaxi vehicles and hardware that balance beauty, functionality, and social impact. We believe thoughtful design can transform not just individual experiences, but entire communities and generations. As an intern, you will work on a tailored project developing design themes for our vehicles and hardware products, gaining hands-on experience in building a strong, repeatable design process while refining your own creative style. You’ll also gain valuable insight into automotive design by working closely with Zoox leaders, designers, surface modelers, and engineers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in transportation, industrial, product design, or related field.
Plan to return to school after completing the internship.
Maintain good academic standing.
Available to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2026.
At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience.
Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.
Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox.
Completed at least two years of transportation or product design coursework within an accredited design program
A portfolio that showcases strong storytelling, clear process documentation, concept exploration, creative problem-solving, and refined aesthetic judgment
Strong sketching skills in your preferred medium (paper, digital)
Foundational 3D modeling skills in your preferred medium (Alias, Blender, etc)
Collaborative mindset with the ability and enthusiasm to communicate effectively across internal and cross-functional teams