2026 Summer Internship: Industrial Designer jobs in United States
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Peterbilt Motors Company · 2 weeks ago

2026 Summer Internship: Industrial Designer

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, is seeking an Industrial Creative Designer Intern to join their Design Engineering team in Denton, Texas. The intern will work on various projects related to truck design and optimization, while collaborating with different departments to propose culture changes for the future.

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Responsibilities

Future Class 8 Truck Design Details, innovation, and brand opportunities
A Mission Specific Truck Cab Design optimization / functionality, Ideas and Details
A Personal – Non-Confidential - Portfolio Project for the intern to own and share
Team interaction with all departments interns to recommend culture changes towards the future. Weekly meetings live or on Teams to draft a unique point of view for leadership

Qualification

3D surface modelingDesign explorationPhotoshop ideationCommunication skillsProfessionalism

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Transportation, or a related industrial design program

Preferred

Design exploration and creative solutions sketches focused on Future Class 8 Trucks
Communication and strategic interface with Design, Engineering and Clay modelers
3D surface modeling (Alias and Sub B modeling) Gravity Sketch and VR sessions
Photoshop ideation, sketching and rendering relevant and original design solutions
Strong professionalism with enthusiasm and punctuality, courtesy, and positivity
Craft detailed insightful emails, Teams usage, competitive benchmarking via web

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Paid holidays
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
This position may offer stipend assistance benefits

Company

Peterbilt Motors Company

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Peterbilt Motors Company is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of premium medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Justin Mandeville
Human Resources Business Partner
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Kenna Storie, MBA
HR Business Partner
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