Intern: Industrial/Transportation Designer, Interiors (Summer 2025)Location:Greensboro, NC, US, 27409Position Type: StudentTransport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.Who We AreOur team, Volvo Group Design creates superior customer value by designing appealing products and services with strong brand profiles for the Volvo Group. Volvo Group Design expertise consists of generating ideas of future designs and inspiring creativity and innovation within the Volvo Group. We constantly increase innovation and efficiency through cooperation between our design studios located in Gothenburg, Greensboro and Lyon.What you will be doingAs an Intern you will be supporting the Volvo Trucks Design team, building a roadmap of future interior design layouts/features/functions. You will secure the technical feasibility and validity of future concepts and propose / introduce new technical solutions driven by a passion for customer needs and sustainability. You will also be able to identify and propose solutions to conflicts between feature requirements and technical feasibility, as well as secure that the product message and brand distinction is followed.Responsibilities: Support the Chief Designer Interior in pursuing advanced interior layouts through research, sketching, CAD, VR and other digital tools. Work closely with the Materials Science intern to collaborate and strengthen concepts. Participate in Group Designs development process. Bring a strong aesthetic aligned with the premium Volvo brand as well as the unique application of trucks. Support / assist in the development and construction of 3D digital models. Propose near-term feasible solutions as well as far-reaching transportation solutions focused on interior design.Essential Skills: Must be highly skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, etc.) and Alias Knowledge of the following a plus: Gravity Sketch, Procreate, Unreal, Blender Problem solving on a high level Eager/positive attitude and willingness to adapt design themes based on critiqueWho Are YouYou are a Industrial/Transportation Design student that is prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of product design. Group Trucks Technology values collaboration and life-long learning and our goal is to contribute to your development while providing you an opportunity to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry.Competencies: Customer Focus Technical Skills Peer Relationships Integrity and Trust Standing Alone Action Oriented PerseveranceRequirements: Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Industrial/Transportation Design at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. This internship will require up to 40 hours per week during the Summer 2025 semester. Interns will be expected to spend their internship time working in the office.Ready for the next move?At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
Housing assistance
Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
Training and personal development
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.Who we are and what we believe inOur focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.Job Category: Product DesignOrganization: Group Trucks TechnologyTravel Required: No Travel RequiredRequisition ID: 16662View All Jobs (https://jobs.volvogroup.com/?locale=enUS)Do we share the same aspirations?Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.Nearest Major Market: Greensboro
