2027 Product Design Office (PDO) - Design Visual Communication Internship Stellantis relocation assistance United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills Sep 01, 2026 This internship will follow an in-person model. Interns will be based at the Stellantis Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria. The internship program is scheduled to run from May through August 2027.

STELLANTIS INTERNSHIPPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Stellantis InternshipProgram offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired individuals to work on challenging assignments where contribution, teamwork and communication are vital to the success of the organization.

As a leading-edge company, we provide real world challenges and rewarding intern experiences to candidates from a variety of colleges and universities while providing a competitive salary. Interns will be assigned to a department based on the candidate's backgroundandskill set.

The assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department and allow the intern to provide valuable contributions. Interns experience a sense of personal accomplishment and learn about the corporate business culture through work assignments, structured activities, and exclusive intern networking events. Interns thatdemonstrateoutstanding qualities may be invited back for a return internship the following summer or may be considered for full-time positions.

Internship Benefits:

Exposure tocutting-edgeprojects and technologies

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Networking opportunities with peers and leaders

Skill development workshops and training sessions

Paid US holidays

Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program

Eligible interns may be able toparticipatein theCompany Vehicle Employee Lease Program

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

The Automotive Design Storytelling & Visualization Intern will participate in a narrative-driven design study focused on imagining and creating the world around future vehicle concepts. Starting with a hero vehicle, the intern will develop visual stories that depict the journeys, destinations, people, places, and experiences enabled by the product. This internship combines transportation design thinking, brand visualization, storytelling, world-building, and creative exploration. Interns will create narrative vignettes, environmental studies, storyboards, renderings, animations, and presentation materials that communicate how vehicles become meaningful parts of people's lives and aspirations. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller with a strong creative taste, an understanding of brand identity, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives. Working closely with Brand VIE designers and cross-functional teams, you will develop a cohesive storytelling framework that expresses brand ethos through imagery, atmosphere, character, and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop narrative design studies centered around future vehicle concepts and the experiences they enable.

Create visual stories that depict journey, destination, and memorable lifestyle moments.

Develop multiple POV scenarios, characters, and experiences to support story development.

Produce sketches, mood boards, environmental studies, renderings, animations, and videos.

Analyze and interpret brand values to create narratives that authentically express brand ethos.

Utilize digital creative tools such as Blender, Unreal Engine, and VRED.

Utilize augmented tools such as Midjourney, Vizcom, Udi Optic, etc

Assemble and present complete storytelling experiences connecting vehicle, environment, activity, and emotion.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a portfolio in a PDF format be submitted with your application

Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement. Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:

Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applying

Your most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldest

When appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e., if a full model is presented, explain if you were responsible for the full model or if your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing a relevant design-related bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in transportation design, communication, film, interaction design related degree, and/or entertainment design

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Unreal Engine, VRED, Vizcom, or equivalent tools

Familiarity with AI-assisted creative workflows and rapid visualization techniques

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Able to work full-time,40 hoursper week during the internship

Willingness torelocateforinternship

Completion offreshmanyear or higher at an accredited college or university by Spring 2027

Authorized to work in the United States

Candidates must submit a current portfolio, saved as a PDF, representing work from freshman year to the present (specifically highlighting automotive design projects if applicable)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, visual storytelling ability, and refined design taste

Demonstrated ability to imagine, create, and communicate compelling visual narratives

Understanding of how brands use design, imagery, and storytelling to create emotional connections

Automotive sketching and ideation

Storyboarding and narrative development

Environmental and lifestyle visualization

Animation, cinematic visualization, and motion graphics

Passion for automotive culture, mobility experiences, and lifestyle-driven storytelling

Working knowledge of Alias, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and/or similar programs

Exceptional design intuition, with strong presentation and design communication skills

Computer proficient

Strong interest in the automotive industry and new technologies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Must exhibit strong leadership characteristics

Creative and innovative thinking

STELLANTIS DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP

(e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, F-1, etc.)

FOR THIS ROLE.IFYOU WILLREQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DONOT APPLY.

This internship will follow an in-person model. Interns will be based at the Stellantis Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria. The internship program is scheduled to run from May through August 2027.

STELLANTIS INTERNSHIPPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Stellantis InternshipProgram offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired individuals to work on challenging assignments where contribution, teamwork and communication are vital to the success of the organization.

As a leading-edge company, we provide real world challenges and rewarding intern experiences to candidates from a variety of colleges and universities while providing a competitive salary. Interns will be assigned to a department based on the candidate's backgroundandskill set.

The assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department and allow the intern to provide valuable contributions. Interns experience a sense of personal accomplishment and learn about the corporate business culture through work assignments, structured activities, and exclusive intern networking events. Interns thatdemonstrateoutstanding qualities may be invited back for a return internship the following summer or may be considered for full-time positions.

Internship Benefits:

Exposure tocutting-edgeprojects and technologies

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Networking opportunities with peers and leaders

Skill development workshops and training sessions

Paid US holidays

Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program

Eligible interns may be able toparticipatein theCompany Vehicle Employee Lease Program

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

The Automotive Design Storytelling & Visualization Intern will participate in a narrative-driven design study focused on imagining and creating the world around future vehicle concepts. Starting with a hero vehicle, the intern will develop visual stories that depict the journeys, destinations, people, places, and experiences enabled by the product. This internship combines transportation design thinking, brand visualization, storytelling, world-building, and creative exploration. Interns will create narrative vignettes, environmental studies, storyboards, renderings, animations, and presentation materials that communicate how vehicles become meaningful parts of people's lives and aspirations. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller with a strong creative taste, an understanding of brand identity, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives. Working closely with Brand VIE designers and cross-functional teams, you will develop a cohesive storytelling framework that expresses brand ethos through imagery, atmosphere, character, and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop narrative design studies centered around future vehicle concepts and the experiences they enable.
• Create visual stories that depict journey, destination, and memorable lifestyle moments.
• Develop multiple POV scenarios, characters, and experiences to support story development.
• Produce sketches, mood boards, environmental studies, renderings, animations, and videos.
• Analyze and interpret brand values to create narratives that authentically express brand ethos.
• Utilize digital creative tools such as Blender, Unreal Engine, and VRED.
• Utilize augmented tools such as Midjourney, Vizcom, Udi Optic, etc

Assemble and present complete storytelling experiences connecting vehicle, environment, activity, and emotion. At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.