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Ottawa Infotainment

UI/UX Design Intern

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Opportunity Were looking for a UI/UX Design Intern to join our Product & UI/UX team at our ... Youll work directly alongside experienced automotive HMI designers and engineers contributing to ...

Ottawa Infotainment

UI/UX Design Intern

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Opportunity We're looking for a UI/UX Design Intern to join our Product & UI/UX team at our ... You'll work directly alongside experienced automotive HMI designers and engineers contributing to ...

Odys Aviation

Creative Design Intern

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production ... Design graphics and visual assets for Odys' social media channels, website, and external ...

Hendrick

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Design Intern (PartTime) to join our team and work on ... Support design and testing of automotive structures and components. * Develop CAD models, drawings ...

quadric, Inc

Design Verification Intern

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

... automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU ...

quadric, Inc

Design Verification Intern

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

... automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU ...

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How much do automotive design intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive design intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an automotive design intern do?

An Automotive Design Intern assists with the development of vehicle concepts, sketches, and 3D models, contributing to the design process. They work closely with designers, engineers, and modelers to refine aesthetics, ergonomics, and functionality. Interns may also conduct research on industry trends, materials, and emerging technologies. The role provides hands-on experience with design software like Photoshop, Alias, or CAD tools. This internship helps build a strong foundation for a future career in automotive design.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an automotive design intern?

To thrive as an Automotive Design Intern, you need a solid grasp of design principles, CAD software proficiency, and a background in industrial or automotive design, supported by relevant coursework or a degree in design or engineering. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Autodesk Alias, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Adobe Creative Suite is highly valued, and prior internship or project experience is a plus. Strong teamwork, creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills enable interns to contribute meaningful design ideas, efficiently support senior designers, and adapt quickly within fast-paced, collaborative automotive design environments.

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UI/UX Design Intern

Ottawa Infotainment

Detroit, MI • On-site

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About Ottawa Infotainment

At Ottawa Infotainment, were building the next generation of intelligent vehicle platforms: rethinking the digital cockpit through high-performance compute, embedded software, safety-critical systems, and AI-driven experiences.

Our core platform, DragonFire OS, enables automakers to create customizable, software-defined cockpit experiences across a wide range of vehicles, from electric motorcycles to autonomous commercial fleets. From our Global HQ in Ottawa to our Detroit office inside Newlab at Michigan Central, we are engineering the future of mobility.

The Opportunity

Were looking for a UI/UX Design Intern to join our Product & UI/UX team at our Detroit office inside Newlab at Michigan Central.

This is not a traditional internship. Youll work directly alongside experienced automotive HMI designers and engineers contributing to real production vehicle programs, concept platforms, and next-generation cockpit experiences.

Youll help shape digital interfaces that may ultimately appear in production vehicles and major technology showcases, including CES 2027.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about mobility, interaction design, visual storytelling, and the future of software-defined vehicles.

What Youll Work On

  • Design next-generation digital cockpit experiences for automotive platforms
  • Create high-fidelity UI concepts for instrument clusters, infotainment systems, and connected vehicle experiences
  • Build scalable design systems and component libraries in Figma
  • Develop interactive prototypes demonstrating motion, transitions, and system behavior
  • Work on experiences spanning:
    • Electric and autonomous vehicles
    • Motorcycles and powersports
    • Commercial and fleet vehicles
    • Sports cars and premium passenger vehicles
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, embedded software, and systems engineering teams
  • Create journey maps, UX flows, wireframes, and storytelling artifacts
  • Participate in design reviews, research activities, and rapid concept development
  • Help shape the future visual identity of DragonFire OS and related platforms

What Were Looking For

  • Strong proficiency in Figma and interactive prototyping
  • Understanding of UI/UX fundamentals, information architecture, and visual design systems
  • Passion for automotive, mobility, consumer technology, or industrial design
  • Ability to think both creatively and systematically
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Bonus Experience

  • Android Automotive (AAOS)
  • Unity or 3D visualization tools
  • Motion graphics or animation
  • Blender, 3ds Max, or other 3D tools
  • Interest in automotive HMI or embedded interfaces
  • Experience building portfolio-quality prototype work

Why Join Oi

  • Work on real vehicle programs, not mock exercises
  • Design interfaces that could appear in production vehicles
  • Collaborate with experienced automotive UI/UX leaders
  • Join a startup moving at high speed while solving OEM-scale challenges
  • Work from Detroits innovation hub inside Newlab at Michigan Central
  • Help shape the future of software-defined vehicles and intelligent mobility