Description
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time, but the general expectation is that the employee be on-site an average of three (3) days each week if they are located within 50 miles of a Global Technical Center in Warren MI, Austin TX, or Sunnyvale CA.
Our Company
At General Motors, we combine the passion of a startup with the influence of a global powerhouse. We pride ourselves on designing, building, and selling the world's best vehicles and transportation solutions. Our vision of a future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion is bold, and our people are leading the way as we seek to transform the future of personal mobility. To achieve this vision, we need people to join us who are passionate about crafting safer, better, and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
The Role:
We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold Design initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As a Design Intern, you will get to work with a team to design for the next generation of in-vehicle experiences.
- Collaborate closely with team members and cross functional teams to craft a premier user experience across all our products and platforms
- Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to solve problems effectively
- Develop production interaction design following design guidelines
- Create design deliverables to communicate your work including sketches, drawings, mockups, animations, and prototypes
- Release production spec and assets to software engineering teams
- Present work to peers and leadership
- Work with product teams and engineers to execute user interface designs as a flawless part of the overall user experience, advocating aesthetics and visual design principles
- Participate in design critiques to guide design decisions
Required Qualifications :
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in one of the following areas: User Experience Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or similar
- Must be graduating between Dec 2026 – May 2028
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
- Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed
- Evidence of strong character with honesty, accountability, and trust
- Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Start Dates
Intern: Start Dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.
Compensation:
- The salary range for this role is $5,300 - $5,900, dependent upon class status and degree.
- GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.
What you’ll get from us (Benefits):
- Paid US GM Holidays
- GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
- Result-based potential for growth within GM
- Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
