As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Santa Monica, CA.
This is a full-time internship position for our Summer/Fall rotation, from June 3, 2024 through early December in Santa Monica, CA.
This position will be based within the Creative Consulting team, but will be exposed to multiple departments and project-types. The intern will also be working amongst the Interaction Design, Automotive Design, and Industrial Design teams, embedding within the various teams for weeks at a time. The intern will also support the Creative Consulting team on a variety of projects, from BMW to Non-BMW projects, conducting research, supporting workshops, and supporting the overall Design Works-LA Studio.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with projects ranging from Advanced Design and ongoing DesignWorks programs, to Non-DesignWorks US-market based projects, to Non-BMW Aviation and Creative Vision programs
- Participate in local market immersions and workshops
- Research and prototype new tools and processes, particularly those enabled by AI
Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:
- Medical Insurance
- All with options for $0 Employee contribution
- Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
- Hybrid work environment
The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $25.30.
The hourly rate for Graduate students is $32.20.
The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.
At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master's degree program at an accredited college or university
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
- Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at time of application
- Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week)
- Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite
- Knowledge of Figma
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite