Intern, UX Designer - BMW Of North America

This is a full-time internship position for our Fall/Spring Rotation, from September 23, 2024 through March 21, 2025 in Mountain View, CA.

The intern will function as a UX designer which is a multi-disciplinary position utilizing creative thinking in addition with knowledge in software/hardware development to realize user interactive concepts and experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers to develop interactive prototypes, attribute own ideas when it comes to user experiences and solutions for developing prototypes
• Researching different sensors and microcontrollers, then culminating data from sensors into a interactive experience

Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:

• Medical Insurance
  • All with options for $0 Employee contribution
• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
• Hybrid work environment
• Intern Vehicle Lease Program

The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $32.50

The hourly rate for Graduate students is $40.00

The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Requirements:

• 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 30 college credit hours at time of application
• Field of study: Computer science, Computer Engineering, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering or other 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)
• Has deep user empathy with solid interaction, design experience, and keen eye to UI graphics
• Knowledge in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Adobe XD
• Knowledge in Protopie or Figma
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical capabilities

Preferences:

• Visual studio and C and C++
• Knowledge in iOS development: UIKit, Swift
• Languages: English (fluent, oral and written)