2027 Summer Intern - Clay Sculpting

General Motors • Pasadena, CA

11d • $6,100 - $6,100 • Onsite

About The Position

This internship exposes qualified candidates to creative careers at General Motors and helps identify talent for direct positions in creative clay sculpting at Design. The individual will gain an understanding of the aesthetic judgments, technology, production methods, program timelines, and materials used in automotive clay sculpting. The intern will collaborate with GM Design, Sculpting, and Engineering teams in an automotive design studio environment.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Fine Arts, Sculpture, or Ceramics.
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.
• Must submit a portfolio to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Creative ability demonstrated through a supporting 3D portfolio.
• Basic understanding of design and sculpting principles, including proportion, line, and surface.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive approach to task completion.
• Follows studio safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of current design trends.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Design, Sculpting, and Engineering to interpret sketches and develop clay scale models of a future automotive theme using established and emerging clay-sculpting best practices and techniques.
• Present finished models to Design and Sculpting leadership at midterm and final show events.
• Support general sculpting assignments within the studio environment.

Benefits

• Paid U.S. GM Holidays
• GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
• Result-based potential for growth within GM
• Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
• One-time lump sum taxable stipend payment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern