About the role#
This internship offers a chance to join Gentherm for the Summer 2027 term. You will work within a cohort of students to gain professional experience through a dedicated project. This program bridges classroom knowledge with practical application in a corporate environment. You will collaborate with UX designers, engineers, and product managers to support our design goals.
What you'll do#
- Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Translate technical product capabilities into user-centered experiences.
- Build functional prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Refine interface components, animations, and micro-interactions.
- Produce motion graphics and visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite and After Effects.
- Support user research, usability testing, and occupant studies.
- Maintain design documentation, component libraries, and UX systems.
- Participate in design reviews and prepare visuals for stakeholder presentations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to assess technical feasibility.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree or certificate program related to UX/UI design, interaction design, digital design, animation, or front-end development.
- Completion of freshman year by the start of the internship.
- A portfolio showing skills in UX/UI design, prototyping, or motion design.
- Working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Foundational experience with animation tools like Adobe After Effects.
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Interest in human factors, ergonomics, and user behavior.
- Strong visual design, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to receive feedback and work well within multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with Microsoft products.
Location & details#
- Location: Novi, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site, 4 to 5 days per week.
- Duration: May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Gentherm
Gentherm manufactures thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive and medical sectors. The company produces heating, cooling, and ventilation devices such as climate seating, steering wheels, and cupholders. It maintains operations in 13 countries to support its global client base. The organization employs over 10,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Novi, Michigan.
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