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Creative Design and Research Co-op/Intern – Summer 2027

This job description reflects potential openings for the Summer 2027  Co-op/Internship Session (May-August). T his is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest. 

More about the Creative Design and Research Co-op/Intern at Honda

The descriptions below reflect potential environments and duties within our various Creative Design and Research Co-op/Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to: 

Auto Design and User Experience

• Create business cases for new product proposals (physical and/or digital products, services) 
• Work in tandem with Business Analytics consultancy 

Research and Design

• Support Styling team with concept materials, sketches, and data modeling for entire vehicle or parts
• Support the Styling team with Color, Graphics, and material proposals
• Support the Styling team with User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI) Graphics, and animations
• Attending meetings and working with various internal teams to mature project through animations, model building, and story telling
• Research North America Trends and Future Customer

What you need to be successful in this role

Required :

• General Major Coursework
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
• Class status- Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week.
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program studying Product Design, Transportation Design, User Experience, Interaction Design or related field.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Ability to secure your own transportation to and from work each day.
• *Public transportation and ride share services are limited in some of our locations.  Co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from work each day and must have a reliable plan for transportation in order to be eligible for a position. Regular in-person attendance is required, and transportation issues will not be excused.

Position Locations

The Creative Design and Research Co-op/Intern positions are offered in the locations listed below:

• Torrance, California (30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles, California) 

Honda Co-operative and Learning Internships Program Benefits

Housing Accommodations:  Honda offers housing at a shared cost or  a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns. It is not required to opt-in to but is available should you need housing at the time of your Co-op/ Internship with Honda.

Honda Business Resource Groups : One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups. The associate-led, company-supported groups have members aligned across different dimensions of diversity such as gender, ethnicity, ability, life stage and experiences. The groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development. Some groups have even given feedback on Honda products, making them more appealing to all. Embracing all views is what will drive us into the future. Honda wants passionate, driven people to be a part of that future.

Performance Feedback:  Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders, ask questions and express future interest in a scheduled mid-term and final evaluation.

Mentorship:  Each Co-op/Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda.

On-site Wellness Center:  Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location). Our Wellness Centers are full gyms equipped with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dieticians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.

Paid overtime:  Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked.

Consideration for full-time employment:  Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full-time positions!

Hourly Wage Range: $26.58-$34.38

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

Additional details regarding Honda Co-op and Intern benefits are provided upon offer.