Intern, Strategy

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Support the Strategy and Foresight team by translating research and signals of change into actionable design insights
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (designers, consultants, researchers) to develop early-stage innovation concepts
• Contribute to internal knowledge-building through trend analysis, cultural mapping, and future scenario exploration
• Conduct market, behavioral, and technological trend research to inform project and client strategy
• Organize and maintain an innovation archive (e.g., trend boards or foresight canvases) to support team inspiration and ideation
• Assist in workshops, synthesis sessions, and deliverables development (e.g., vision decks, opportunity maps, strategy playbooks)

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• 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 60 college credits or be at least a rising Junior
• Field of study: Design Strategy, Innovation, Foresight, Business, Human-Centered Design, or a related field
• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
• Strong research, synthesis, and storytelling skills; ability to translate complex information into visual and written insights
• Preferred: familiarity with collaborative tools (e.g., Figma, Miro, Adobe Suite) and strategic frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Futures Wheel)

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
• Hybrid work environment
• Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires four in office days at the Santa Monica, CA office and one remote day.