About the role#
We are looking for an Industrial Designer/Styling Intern to join our team in Denton, Texas. This internship is for students currently enrolled in a degree program who want to gain experience in truck design. You will work on both advanced concept projects and production-level design solutions. We also encourage you to develop personal design concepts to build your professional portfolio.
What you'll do#
- Explore advanced concepts for future trucks.
- Develop design solutions for production vehicles.
- Create original industrial design concepts to support your professional growth.
- Coordinate with engineering, design, and clay modeling teams.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and report on design tests.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters program for Transportation or Industrial Design.
- Proficiency in 3D surface modeling, specifically Alias and Sub B modeling.
- Experience with Gravity Sketch and VR sessions.
- Strong skills in Photoshop for ideation, sketching, and rendering.
- Ability to communicate clearly through visual ideation, written reports, and email.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- A resourceful, analytical, and self-starting mindset.
- Professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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