Intern – Exterior Design

Summer 2024

Posted on 10/3/2023

INACTIVE

5,001-10,000 employees

Luxury electric vehicles

Company Overview

Lucid Motors is on a mission to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating electric vehicles, centered around the human experience.

Consumer Goods

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$11.7B

Founded

2007

Headquarters

Newark, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↑ 15%

2 year growth

↑ 86%

Locations

Newark, CA, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Requirements

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you
We are currently seeking an Exterior Design Intern who demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and can communicate through illustration and presentation imagery. They would have a clear understanding of the design process from sketch development through to the final model and be proactive, able to interact with the various members of the design team to gain experience and develop design and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

Create conceptual design proposals with strong visual communication skills
Develop exterior designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, craftsmanship, and suppliers to execute design intent into production
Collaborate with the Interior & CMF design team to develop future luxury experience concepts

Desired Qualifications

Design school enrollment, ideally specializing in automotive
Good visual communication and presentation skills
Experience with design concepts and production of models
Forward, innovative thinking
Understanding of premium and luxury space
Clarity and calm approach within a fast-paced environment
Able to manage tight deadlines and extraordinary challenges
Professional, motivated, and proactive working attitude
Good understanding of the design process from conceptual ideas to production development
Ability to use relevant software: 2D and 3D
Field(s) of study: Transportation Design, Product Design, or related fields
Will consider undergrads Junior level or above Pursuing Bachelor's or master's degree
Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking an Exterior Design Intern who demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and can communicate through illustration and presentation imagery. They would have a clear understanding of the design process from sketch development through to the final model and be proactive, able to interact with the various members of the design team to gain experience and develop design and leadership abilities.

Role/Responsibilities:

Create conceptual design proposals with strong visual communication skills
Develop exterior designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, craftsmanship, and suppliers to execute design intent into production
Collaborate with the Interior & CMF design team to develop future luxury experience concepts

Preferred Qualifications: 

Design school enrollment, ideally specializing in automotive
Good visual communication and presentation skills
Experience with design concepts and production of models
Forward, innovative thinking
Understanding of premium and luxury space
Clarity and calm approach within a fast-paced environment
Able to manage tight deadlines and extraordinary challenges
Professional, motivated, and proactive working attitude
Good understanding of the design process from conceptual ideas to production development
Ability to use relevant software: 2D and 3D
Field(s) of study: Transportation Design, Product Design, or related fields
Will consider undergrads Junior level or above Pursuing Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)

Program Information:

Timing: May-August, or June-September pending class schedules.
Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable.
Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization.
Relocation: One round trip flight to the assigned work location from/to permanent residence.
Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.
Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.
Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.
Medical benefits: Dental and vision on day 1 for all interns working 32+ hours a week; medical for interns in California working 32+ hours a week.

The hourly range for internships specific to the location is $28/hr-$68/hr and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account: degree level and job-specific domain. You may be eligible for additional compensation as well as access to our medical, dental, and vision programs.

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At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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