Industrial Design Intern [Summer 2027]

About the role

This internship opportunity is within the Robot Industrial Design team. Zoox Robot Industrial Design brings together visionary designers and innovators dedicated to creating mobility solutions that serve everyone. Our team designs from the ground up-developing autonomous robotaxi vehicles and hardware that balance beauty, functionality, and social impact. We believe thoughtful design can transform not just individual experiences, but entire communities and generations.

As an intern, you will work on a tailored project developing design themes for our vehicles and hardware products, gaining hands-on experience in building a strong, repeatable design process while refining your own creative style. You'll also gain valuable insight into automotive design by working closely with Zoox leaders, designers, surface modelers, and engineers.

Internship Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in transportation, industrial, product design, or related field.
• Plan to return to school after completing the internship.
• Maintain good academic standing.
• Available to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2026.
• At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.
• Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of transportation or product design coursework within an accredited design program
• A portfolio that showcases strong storytelling, clear process documentation, concept exploration, creative problem-solving, and refined aesthetic judgment
• Strong sketching skills in your preferred medium (paper, digital)
• Foundational 3D modeling skills in your preferred medium (Alias, Blender, etc)
• Collaborative mindset with the ability and enthusiasm to communicate effectively across internal and cross-functional teams

Bonus Qualifications

• A passion for autonomous vehicles
• Previous intern experience at an automotive or consumer product company

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.