Intern, UI/UX Design - Spring 2027

BMW · Mountain View, California United States · Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $32.50. Graduate students: Hourly rate is $40.00.

  • Paid
  • Internship

About the role

Spring 2027 Full-Time Internship – Mountain View, CA

January 11, 2027 – May 14, 2027

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

  • Combine creative thinking with software and hardware development knowledge.
  • Develop user-interactive concepts and experiences.
  • Collaborate with designers and engineers to create interactive prototypes.
  • Contribute own ideas to enhance user experiences and prototype solutions.
  • Research emerging technologies & find new applications for automotive.
  • Experience Strategy, User Experience Design, and User Journey Development.
  • Integrate sensor data into interactive user experiences.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college or university.
  • US Work Authorization required.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
  • Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
  • Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

  • Field of Study: Product Design, Interaction Design, Design Strategy, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related.
  • Business fluent English.
  • Advanced Knowledge in Figma or Protopie.
  • Advanced knowledge of AI prototyping tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Cursor, Lovable, Bolt, v0, and Figma AI) for rapid ideation, concept validation, UX design, and prototype development.
  • Strong user empathy with solid interaction design experience and a keen eye for UI graphics.
  • Preferences:
  • Advanced Knowledge in iOS development: UIKit, Swift, and Android development (Java or Kotlin).
  • Knowledge in C# or Unity.
  • Visual studio and C and C++.
  • Knowledge in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Adobe XD, or related program.
  • Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as Node.js, Express.js, React.js, and ReactNative.js.
  • Experience with microcontrollers and IoT devices (e.g., Arduino), plus familiarity with Raspberry Pi, Python, MQTT, and Flutter.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days at the Mountain View, CA office.

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