2026 Summer Intern – Human Interface Design, Vehicle OS

Job Description

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. 

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time, but the general expectation is that the employee be on-site an average of three (3) days each week if they are located within 50 miles of a Global Technical Center in Warren MI, Austin TX, or Sunnyvale CA.

Our Company

At General Motors, we combine the passion of a startup with the influence of a global powerhouse. We pride ourselves on designing, building, and selling the world's best vehicles and transportation solutions. Our vision of a future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion is bold, and our people are leading the way as we seek to transform the future of personal mobility. To achieve this vision, we need people to join us who are passionate about crafting safer, better, and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

The Role:  

We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold Design initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As a Design Intern, you will get to work with a team to design for the next generation of in-vehicle experiences.

Collaborate closely with team members and cross functional teams to craft a premier user experience across all our products and platforms 

Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to solve problems effectively 

Develop production interaction design following design guidelines 

Create design deliverables to communicate your work including sketches, drawings, mockups, animations, and prototypes 

Release production spec and assets to software engineering teams 

Present work to peers and leadership 

Work with product teams and engineers to execute user interface designs as a flawless part of the overall user experience, advocating aesthetics and visual design principles 

Participate in design critiques to guide design decisions 

Please note, you must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position – see instructions below.

Required Qualifications:

Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in one of the following areas: User Experience Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or similar

Must be graduating between Dec 2026 – May 2028

Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed

Evidence of strong character with honesty, accountability, and trust

Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

Start Dates

Intern: Start Dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.

Compensation: ​​

The salary range for this role is $5,300 - $5,900, dependent upon class status and degree. ​ ​

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.

What you’ll get from us (Benefits): ​

Paid US GM Holidays

GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program

Result-based potential for growth within GM

Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:  

We strongly encourage you to include a link to your online portfolio in the "website" section of your application or directly on your resume. This allows us to easily access larger files and view your work in its intended format. If your portfolio is not available online, please follow the instructions below to upload it as a separate attachment, similar to how you submitted your resume.

Please NO Dropbox files or Google docs.

1. Save your portfolio as a pdf document  

2. Name your portfolio your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio pdf file name is: Smith, John.pdf  

3. Upload as an attachment - you may have to condense the file.

DISCLAIMER: The Works included in your Career Portfolio must not be subject to any non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. If the Works in your Career Portfolio are owned by your current or former employer, or by any other Third Party, there must be an express written consent from the Owner allowing the Works to be included in your Career Portfolio for sharing with General Motors (“GM”). By sharing your Career Portfolio, you grant to GM the right to quote, paraphrase, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use all or any portion of the Career Portfolio for purposes of making a hiring determination. By sharing your Career Portfolio, you also agree to release and discharge GM, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that you may have regarding any use of the Career Portfolio, including (but not limited to) any claims based on the right to privacy, the right to publicity, copyright, libel, defamation, or any other right.







About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

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