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Rivian and VW Group Technology are hiring a

Product Design Intern - Summer 2026

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

As a Product Designer Intern at RV Tech, you will have the exciting opportunity to shape features that directly drive the vision of our applications with diverse business partners and personas, refining our product features to drive usability and innovation. We are looking for designers ready to lead the next step. Are you obsessed with the future of human-computer interaction? Join us this summer to specialize in blending AI inference and generative capabilities directly into our enterprise SaaS platform. You'll move beyond traditional UX/UI to design intelligent workflows for critical automotive operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end automotive SaaS solutions that maximize user productivity by synthesizing real-time driver data and vehicle health intelligence into highly effective Human-AI conversational loops and predictive/preventive interaction models.
  • Own the design lifecycle for a high-impact feature, ensuring rapid delivery from initial concept to deployment-ready artifacts.
  • Discover and partner with Product and Engineering teams to understand the full technical spectrum of AI model capability and data-driven feasibility, translating complex technical outputs into simple, actionable user interfaces.
  • Develop and document user flows, advanced prototypes, high-fidelity visuals, and pixel-perfect implementation specifically demonstrating the value of AI-driven recommendations and automation within the product experience.
  • Engage in weekly design critiques and engineering standups to refine concepts and maintain design system integrity and alignment across intelligent features.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • A strong portfolio is required, demonstrating a clear design process and exceptional ability in areas like data visualization, system design, and interaction design for complex data or automation tools.
  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Computational Design, or a closely related field.
  • Proficiency in Figma and its design and prototyping features, with a strong ability to quickly articulate complex interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated capability to simplify complex, multi-variable problems (e.g., scheduling, logistics, fleet health) into effective, goal-oriented solutions.
  • Eagerness to explore and integrate emerging technologies into the design toolkit.
  • Collaborative mindset that involves taking the initiative to lead design discussions while keeping the wider team informed and aligned.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with an acute attention to detail and visual fidelity.
  • Self-motivated with strong initiative and a passion for continuous learning and growth, especially in the intersection of design and machine learning.

Pay Disclosure

US Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships in the US is $38-$51 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of tracking interactions with our recruiting system; carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; recordkeeping; ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.