Intern, Visualization - Fall 2025/Spring 2026

Job description

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Santa Monica, CA

This is a full-time internship position for our Fall Rotation, from August 25, 2025 through March 20, 2026 in Santa Monica, CA

Work as an intern across the Designworks LA studio departments to provide compelling renderings, animations, and VR experiences.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Support visualization needs across departments, report to ED-DW33

• Support Designworks teams with pitch work to create new business opportunities

• Support the Design teams with cutting edge visualization deliverables

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• 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 60 college credit hours at time of application

• Link to portfolio in resume

• Field of study: Visualization, Gaming, Creative Technology

• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours)

• Preferred availability for 6 months.

• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)

• Knowledge of 3D Visualization software, i.e. Unreal Engine, Blender, Vray, Vred

• Experience with AI tools as they may pertain to pipeline efficiencies

• Experience with editing visualizations

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 $25.30

The hourly rate for Graduate students is $32.20

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.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Industries:Automotive

Function: Others