Product Design Intern - Summer 2026

Rivian and VW Group TechnologyPalo Alto, CA
32d$38 - $51

About The Position

As a Product Designer Intern at RV Tech, you will have the exciting opportunity to shape features that directly drive the vision of our applications with diverse business partners and personas, refining our product features to drive usability and innovation. We are looking for designers ready to lead the next step. Are you obsessed with the future of human-computer interaction? Join us this summer to specialize in blending AI inference and generative capabilities directly into our enterprise SaaS platform. You'll move beyond traditional UX/UI to design intelligent workflows for critical automotive operations.

Requirements

  • A strong portfolio is required, demonstrating a clear design process and exceptional ability in areas like data visualization, system design, and interaction design for complex data or automation tools.
  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Computational Design, or a closely related field.
  • Proficiency in Figma and its design and prototyping features, with a strong ability to quickly articulate complex interactions.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated capability to simplify complex, multi-variable problems (e.g., scheduling, logistics, fleet health) into effective, goal-oriented solutions.
  • Eagerness to explore and integrate emerging technologies into the design toolkit.
  • Collaborative mindset that involves taking the initiative to lead design discussions while keeping the wider team informed and aligned.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with an acute attention to detail and visual fidelity.
  • Self-motivated with strong initiative and a passion for continuous learning and growth, especially in the intersection of design and machine learning.

Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end automotive SaaS solutions that maximize user productivity by synthesizing real-time driver data and vehicle health intelligence into highly effective Human-AI conversational loops and predictive/preventive interaction models.
  • Own the design lifecycle for a high-impact feature, ensuring rapid delivery from initial concept to deployment-ready artifacts.
  • Discover and partner with Product and Engineering teams to understand the full technical spectrum of AI model capability and data-driven feasibility, translating complex technical outputs into simple, actionable user interfaces.
  • Develop and document user flows, advanced prototypes,high-fidelity visuals, and pixel-perfect implementation specifically demonstrating the value of AI-driven recommendations and automation within the product experience.
  • Engage in weekly design critiques and engineering standups to refine concepts and maintain design system integrity and alignment across intelligent features.
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