2027 Product Design Office (PDO) – Digital and Animation Design Internship
About The Position
This internship will follow an in-person model. Interns will be based at the Stellantis Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria. The internship program is scheduled to run from May through August 2027. The Stellantis Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired individuals to work on challenging assignments where contribution, teamwork and communication are vital to the success of the organization. As a leading-edge company, we provide real world challenges and rewarding intern experiences to candidates from a variety of colleges and universities while providing a competitive salary. Interns will be assigned to a department based on the candidate’s background and skill set. The assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department and allow the intern to provide valuable contributions. Interns experience a sense of personal accomplishment and learn about the corporate business culture through work assignments, structured activities, and exclusive intern networking events. Interns that demonstrate outstanding qualities may be invited back for a return internship the following summer or may be considered for full-time positions. This internship position supports the visualization team in creating and maintaining digital visualization files, imagery, animations, and presentation assets. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with visualization, animation, and media production tools while supporting active design and digital modeling projects. The ideal candidate should have an interest in visualization, animation, digital media, or related creative/technical fields. This role requires a willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and the ability to take direction and feedback from project leads. Since project needs may change throughout the development process, flexibility, professionalism, and a positive team-oriented attitude are important. The intern may be exposed to tools such as Autodesk VRED, Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, and other visualization or media applications.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in transportation design, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, or Animation Design
- Basic experience in visualization, animation, digital media, 3D modeling, or related software
- Familiarity with tools such as Autodesk VRED, Maya, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, or similar applications
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the internship
- Willingness to relocate for internship
- Completion of freshman year or higher at an accredited college or university by Spring 2027
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Candidates must submit a current portfolio (specifically highlighting automotive design projects if applicable)
- Portfolio must be in PDF format and submitted with the application.
- Portfolio should represent skills as they pertain to the position.
- Most current work should be presented first in descending order of current to oldest.
- When appropriate, provide a brief description of contributions to submitted work.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to follow direction, ask questions, and apply feedback.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools and processes.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Creative mindset with an interest in visual composition, animation, rendering, or digital content creation.
- Basic understanding of video editing, image editing, or presentation asset development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
- Interest in supporting design and digital modeling teams with compelling visual assets.
- Coursework, personal projects, or portfolio examples related to visualization, animation, design, digital media, or 3D content creation.
Responsibilities
- Creating and maintaining digital visualization files, imagery, animations, and presentation assets.
- Gaining hands-on experience working with visualization, animation, and media production tools.
- Supporting active design and digital modeling projects.
- Following direction and feedback from project leads.
- Working with visualization, animation, and media production tools.
Benefits
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies
- Collaborative work environment
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
- Skill development workshops and training sessions
- Paid US holidays
- Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program
- Eligible interns may be able to participate in the Company Vehicle Employee Lease Program
- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
