Automotive UX/UI Design Intern

Daimler Truck North America

. Translate product requirements, user needs, and brand intent into cohesive UX/UI solutions .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong visual and interaction design skills, with proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Capable of translating user needs into cohesive UX/UI solutions while effectively communicating design rationale and collaborating cross-functionally.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Visual Design FundamentalsProficiency In FigmaProficiency In Adobe Creative Suite3D Modeling And RenderingStrong Oral And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

UX DesignInteraction DesignPrototypingTypographyColor TheoryLayout DesignMotion DesignSystems ThinkingProblem-SolvingDesign System Development

Soft Skills

Creative MindsetOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsExecution-DrivenCuriosity

Industry Keywords

User ExperienceUser InterfaceDesign RationaleInclusive Workplace CultureCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate product requirements, user needs, and brand intent into cohesive UX/UI solutions
Work alongside designers to generate insights from research and translate them into clear design directions
Contribute to the design of in-vehicle UIs, including typography, color, layout, and motion across global brands
Support the creation and evolution of components for the global design system
Build high-fidelity prototypes to communicate visual, motion, and interaction intent
Craft glance-based interfaces with clear hierarchy and intuitive system feedback
Work cross-functionally with engineering, product strategy, and truck technology across a global team
Communicate design rationale clearly; share work early, gather feedback, and iterate
Contribute to workstreams from concept to handoff working closely with other designers
Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher with degree focus in UX, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design, interaction design, and problem-solving, with clear ownership of work required
Strong visual design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, and motion
Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering for UI concept visualization
Ability to prototype and communicate design decisions effectively
Systems thinking: beginning to design across features, states, and flows
Proactive, curious, execution-driven with a passion for craft and quality
Strong oral and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills
Creative mindset
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
Housing and transportation stipend
Employee resource groups
Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
Company social events
Relocation assistance when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria
Opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability