Automotive CMF Design Intern- Summer 2025- San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: Onsite

Sponsorship: Yes

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.  

Learn more about Nissan’s future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJ3GVA1QRw

We are currently looking for a Automotive CMF Design Intern to join our team in San Diego, CA.

Design all aspects of color, surface and material associated with Nissan and Infiniti automotive design projects and present this information in various formats.

A Day in the Life:   

• Research design trends, especially automotive related, current technology and the cultural/sociological impact on future color.
• Gather and communicate trend information to Nissan facilities regarding color design activities using trend and image boards, display boxes or PowerPoint presentations. 
• Create and propose unique color and materials concepts for the target customer. Develop color design strategies which express the overall concept of the vehicle.
• Collaborate with materials suppliers to create custom materials for future projects.
• Become familiar with Nissan production processes as it relates to color and material design.  Communicate with Engineers, Suppliers and Product Planning.

Who We’re Looking for: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transportation or Industrial Design or a related field
• Graduating after completion of the internship
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Insight, creativity and resourcefulness
• High energy, flexibility, perseverance
• Great color evaluation capabilities and presentation skills 
• Art degree with an interest in sociology and culture
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel, V-Red
• Portfolio submission required

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Automotive CMF Design Intern at Nissan:

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

The Nissan Leadership Way sets our company way of doing things, with the values underpinning how we can work together to achieve success. Explore more here: https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/LIFE_AT_NISSAN/

Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.       

                                                                                                                                             It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Salary Range Estimate: $30/hr-$44/hr. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the job’s grade level. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include, among other things, your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.