Lucid Motors · 1 day ago
Intern, Interior Designer, Summer 2026
Newark, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$31/hr - $37/hr
Start in 2026 SummerLucid Motors is leading the future in luxury electric and mobility, aiming to create captivating electric vehicles. As an Interior Design Intern, you will contribute to both current production programs and future design explorations, engaging in hands-on creative work alongside experienced designers.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Interior Design Team: Work side by side with our designers to contribute to ongoing production programs. You’ll be encouraged to bring your own unique perspective as an “outsider,” challenging assumptions and offering fresh, youthful ideas that push us forward
Advanced Design Exploration: In addition to production work, you’ll take on a forward-looking project—imagining Lucid interiors set far beyond today’s roadmap, envisioning how global culture, technology, and mobility may evolve beyond 2036. This is your chance to define bold scenarios and propose innovative interior themes that could shape Lucid’s long-term future
Day-to-Day Creative Practice: Engage in a wide range of design activities, including hand sketching, digital concepting in Photoshop, 3D digital modeling, and participating in design and engineering reviews. You’ll learn how ideas move from quick sketches to immersive 3D models, and how they are refined into production-ready solutions
Qualification
Required
A portfolio with all your personal and school projects
High level of hand sketching, graphic knowledge, etc
Photoshop skills
3D -digital modelling experience, preferably in Autodesk Alias or Blender
Ability to confidently present their ideas with a clear design vision, supported by compelling design storytelling
Understanding of design and current/future trends within all spaces of design, not just automotive
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Field(s) of study: Transportation Design, Automotive design, Vehicle Design, or a related field
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited university
Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)
Preferred
AI designs, such as Vizcom or Optiq, ChatGPT or similar
Unreal engine rendering capabilities, Blender 3d modelling experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
Founded in 2007
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Lucid Motors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CTO and CEO
Recent News
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Business – Baltimore Sun
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