2027 Product Design Office (PDO) – Auto Design Internship

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Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Internship
Automotive
The Role
Automotive design interns develop a concept representing their vision for the interior or exterior of a future Stellantis vehicle. They work with mentors and collaborate with Design Leadership, Studio Engineering, and Computer Support teams. Interns must submit a PDF portfolio, work full-time in person from May through August 2027, and contribute creative, innovative design concepts while developing presentation, communication, teamwork, and automotive design skills.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

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 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
 

The Stellantis Internship Program 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 background and skill 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 that demonstrate outstanding qualities may be invited back for a return internship or may be considered for full-time positions.   


Internship Benefits:  

  • Exposure to cutting-edge projects 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 to participate in the Company Vehicle Employee Lease Program  

DEPARTMENT DETAILS:
 

The Automotive Design Interns will be tasked with flexing their creative muscles to create a concept for a design that represents their vision for what the interior or exterior of an advanced design of future Stellantis product should look like. Each intern will be assigned a mentor to help them in their development. They will also receive assistance from Design Leadership, Studio Engineering, and Computer Support teams. Company needs and student preference will be taken into consideration for interior or exterior area of focus and project/studio assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

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: 

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Automotive, Product or Industrial Design or related field 
  • Working knowledge of Alias, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and/or similar programs 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications 
  • Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the internship 
  • Willingness to relocate for internship 
  • Completion of freshman year 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: 

  • Completion of sophomore year or higher at an accredited university by the internship start date 
  • Exceptional design intuition, with strong presentation and design communication skills 
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite 
  • 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. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.  


Skills Required

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Automotive, Product, Industrial Design, or a related field
  • Submit a current portfolio in PDF format highlighting relevant design work
  • Working knowledge of Alias, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, or similar programs
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the internship
  • Willingness to relocate for the internship
  • Completion of freshman year or higher by Spring 2027
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Completion of sophomore year or higher by the internship start date
  • Exceptional design intuition and strong presentation and design communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Computer proficiency
  • Strong interest in the automotive industry and new technologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong leadership characteristics
  • Creative and innovative thinking

Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.

  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as broad with strong medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance, disability, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs. Coverage breadth appears especially robust for full-time roles in North America.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement savings are highlighted through 401(k) matching and company contributions in eligible roles, alongside attractive pension and retirement terms for many union-represented manufacturing employees. These elements are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee share ownership is emphasized, with the share-purchase program expanded to nearly the entire workforce and broad participation reported. This accessibility creates an additional wealth-building channel beyond base pay.

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HQ: Auburn Hills, MI
104,031 Employees

What We Do

Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.

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