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.
We are looking for a designer who is passionate about materials and material based design and enjoys diversity of projects, is self-motivated, and is inspired by design.
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The Visualization Intern will support and experiment with new visualization methods and pipelines in our LA studio. They will aid in the creation of virtual environments with online and in house assets and create libraries of assets. The intern will interact with other design professionals and colleagues at Designworks on collaborative projects in an effort to gain hands-on learning experience. The Intern will be challenged to think in versatile and flexible ways in order to develop the most innovative design solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support visualization needs across departments
- Support DW teams with pitch work to create new business opportunities
- Support the Design teams with cutting edge visualization deliverables
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
- Intern Vehicle Lease Program
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)
- Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week)
- Field Study: Industrial Design, Visualization, Gaming, Creative Technology or other related field
- Knowledge of 3D Visualization software, i.e. Unreal Engine, Blender, Vray, Vred
- Experience with AI tools as they may pertain to pipeline efficiencies
- Experience with editing visualizations
- Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent organizational and planning skills
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
Preferences:
- Languages: English (fluent, oral and written)