General Motors · 2 months ago
2026 Summer Intern-Human Interface Design, Foundations
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringGeneral Motors is a global powerhouse in the automotive industry, seeking a Visual Design Intern to join their Brand Visual Identity Team. This internship offers an opportunity to contribute to GM’s brand design language and collaborate with experienced designers to create cohesive visual identities across various platforms.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of visual identity assets and brand systems applied across branded experiences
Contribute to the creation of design frameworks, templates, and guidelines that ensure consistency across platforms
Design and contribute to the icon libraries
Support in refining UI components and visual styles to align with GM’s evolving brand standards
Participate in the ongoing design and evolution of the GM Brand Center—an internal website for sharing brand guidelines, tools, and assets with teams across the company
Apply foundational principles of typography, layout, and grid systems to real-world design challenges
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including product designers, brand strategists, and marketers—to ensure high-fidelity implementation of visual designs
Participate in design critiques and reviews, presenting work clearly and articulating design rationale
Support documentation and asset creation to enable scalable design implementation across teams
Qualification
Required
Pursuit of a Bachelors degree in Graphic, Visual or UI Design
Must be graduating between Dec 2026 – May 2028
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
Preferred
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
Evidence of strong character with honesty, accountability, and trust
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
A strong portfolio showcasing a clear understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and systems thinking
Familiarity with modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects
A disciplined approach to design, grounded in clarity, structure, and purpose
Enthusiastic about timeless design principles, grid-based layout systems, and the craft of design
Interest in how brand identity scales across interfaces, products, and platforms
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Founded in 1908
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
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