292 Illustrators jobs in the United States

Creative Design Specialist
Location:
Lakeland, FL, US, 33815
Requisition ID: 18205
Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit .
**Overview**
The CDS Role is responsible for the development and execution of graphical elements for instant ticket design, marketing materials, and production files. Combines creativity and technical expertise to meet client standards, manufacturing specs, and legal guidelines. Designers at levels 1-4 advance by tackling complex projects, collaborating with teams, and playing key roles in the creative process.
+ **Design Development** -Create ticket designs, inserts, and marketing materials that meet brand, legal, and production specs.
+ **Collaboration** -Work with Account Services, Sales, and Prepress teams to ensure smooth communication and optimized production. Assist with special projects and foreign markets.
+ **File Preparation** -Generate print-ready files (e.g., ticket backs, support layers) in various formats adhering to prepress standards.
+ **Quality Assurance** -Verify compliance with manufacturing specs, refine bitmap files, and ensure artwork meets all technical requirements.
+ **Technical Knowledge** -Maintain expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, digital printing, page imposition, and tools like ESKO.
**Level 1-4 Progression**
**Level 1** -Focus on basic design tasks under supervision.
**Level 2** -Manage multiple projects, handle sophisticated designs, and suggest improvements.
**Level 3** -Lead high-priority projects, mentor juniors, and resolve technical challenges.
**Level 4** -Drive design initiatives, collaborate on processes, and work with management to improve efficiency.
**Level 5 (Team Lead)**
+ Lead CDS projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
+ Oversee initiatives to improve team efficiency and innovation.
+ Act as a key partner to the Design Department Manager, managing team operations and ensuring goals are met.
+ Foster communication between CDS and cross-functional teams to resolve design or production challenges.
+ Drive improvements for creativity and team productivity.
**Qualifications**
**Brightstar Lottery Global Requirements**
Follow all Brightstar Lottery policies, procedures, and rules related to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Information Security, Environmental Compliance, et al.
**Experience Required (years of experience, specific industry or previous job experience requirements)**
2-7 years of experience in graphic design, digital printing, prepress, or related fields, depending on level.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop) is essential.
Knowledge of digital prepress operations, print layouts, and printing methods is preferred.
**Skills Required (software, technical, industry, equipment, lifting, and physical requirements)**
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with a strong emphasis on Adobe Illustrator.
Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow complex processes and procedures related to department operations.
Positive attitude, good written, and verbal communication skills.
**Preferred Education, Experience or Skills (preferred degree(s), software, experience, equipment, etc.)**
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field is a plus.
Knowledge of page imposition, digital printing methods, print layouts, and related print procedures is preferred.
Familiarity with press or printing operations is preferred.
Experience or ability to learn ESKO Automated Engineer
**Keys to Success**
- Building collaborative relationships
- Decision making
- Drive results
- Foster innovation
- Personal energy
- Self-leadership
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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting salary range is _$40,887-$115,000_ . The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles may be eligible for short-term incentive or other discretionary bonuses. More senior roles maybe eligible for long-term incentive bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.
IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Manager, Creative Design
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
**Reference number**

**Job details**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Sales / marketing - Market survey
**Job title**
Manager, Creative Design
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Creative Design Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our creative design team.
The Creative Design Manager is responsible for creative design applications across both internal and external collateral. In this leadership role, the manager ensures adherence to corporate brand standards and provides creative direction. The position manages the design output of the creative material of various media, including graphics, print, video, audio, and other multimedia production to meet standards of professionalism appropriate to the project(s).
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
Summary of Duties:
- Transform creative strategy into a compelling narrative and framework.
- Lead the development and execution of creative concepts applying design principles across integrated marketing campaigns, internal and external communications, including print, digital, photo, video, events, social media, product design, content, copywriting, and strategic messaging.
- Drive and elevate the creative process, ensuring team output aligns with brand and corporate standards, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Support internal customers such as product marketing, corporate marketing, product development, production, sales, engineering, and communications to develop and execute multi-media design concepts.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and lead creative discussions to achieve client goals.
- Manage multiple projects from concept through completion, providing quality control and final approvals.
- Oversee post-production direction of multimedia, photographic, and digital/printed materials.
- Manage archive and retrieval systems for digital assets and track visibility of multiple team projects.
- Ability to scale ideas and solutions to fit budget, brand, timelines, and environments.
- Experience working with international clients, incorporating their input to enhance objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage creative staff, interns, and external consultants.
- Other duties maybe assigned
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of design, art direction, creative and event direction and management experience. Portfolio and demo reel required.
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Highly proficient in design software packages including: Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesigg
- Proficient in multimedia software packages including: Adobe Creative Cloud - Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition
- Proficient with Artificial Intelligence tools with the ability to adopt and apply these tools to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and expedite project delivery.
Other Skills:
- Strong time management skills to organize, set, negotiate, and implement priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to coordinate and negotiate schedules, workflow, and requests across departments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of best practices in design and brand communications.
- Access to a network of creative collaborators such as art directors, copywriters, designers, filmmakers, illustrators, editors, animators, suppliers, and fabricators.
Decription: Mid-Level position within Sales & Marketing
1. Does require fluent communication in English language.
2. Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
3. Traveling may be required.
4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
5. Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.
6. Some projects may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 20 pounds; standing for up to eight hours each day; working in various weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels; and may require wearing hearing protection.
**Annual salary**
$94K - $135K USD
**Job location**
**Job location**
North America, United States, California, Anaheim
**City (-ies)**
1620 Sunflower Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 8 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
**ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency**
No

Manager, Creative Design
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
**Reference number**

**Job details**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Sales / marketing - Market survey
**Job title**
Manager, Creative Design
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Creative Design Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our creative design team.
The Creative Design Manager is responsible for creative design applications across both internal and external collateral. In this leadership role, the manager ensures adherence to corporate brand standards and provides creative direction. The position manages the design output of the creative material of various media, including graphics, print, video, audio, and other multimedia production to meet standards of professionalism appropriate to the project(s).
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
Summary of Duties:
- Transform creative strategy into a compelling narrative and framework.
- Lead the development and execution of creative concepts applying design principles across integrated marketing campaigns, internal and external communications, including print, digital, photo, video, events, social media, product design, content, copywriting, and strategic messaging.
- Drive and elevate the creative process, ensuring team output aligns with brand and corporate standards, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Support internal customers such as product marketing, corporate marketing, product development, production, sales, engineering, and communications to develop and execute multi-media design concepts.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and lead creative discussions to achieve client goals.
- Manage multiple projects from concept through completion, providing quality control and final approvals.
- Oversee post-production direction of multimedia, photographic, and digital/printed materials.
- Manage archive and retrieval systems for digital assets and track visibility of multiple team projects.
- Ability to scale ideas and solutions to fit budget, brand, timelines, and environments.
- Experience working with international clients, incorporating their input to enhance objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage creative staff, interns, and external consultants.
- Other duties maybe assigned
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of design, art direction, creative and event direction and management experience. Portfolio and demo reel required.
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Highly proficient in design software packages including: Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesigg
- Proficient in multimedia software packages including: Adobe Creative Cloud - Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition
- Proficient with Artificial Intelligence tools with the ability to adopt and apply these tools to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and expedite project delivery.
Other Skills:
- Strong time management skills to organize, set, negotiate, and implement priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to coordinate and negotiate schedules, workflow, and requests across departments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of best practices in design and brand communications.
- Access to a network of creative collaborators such as art directors, copywriters, designers, filmmakers, illustrators, editors, animators, suppliers, and fabricators.
Decription: Mid-Level position within Sales & Marketing
1. Does require fluent communication in English language.
2. Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
3. Traveling may be required.
4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
5. Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.
6. Some projects may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 20 pounds; standing for up to eight hours each day; working in various weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels; and may require wearing hearing protection.
**Annual salary**
$94K - $135K USD
**Job location**
**Job location**
North America, United States, California, Anaheim
**City (-ies)**
1620 Sunflower Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 8 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
**ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency**
No

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Creative Operations Manager is responsible for leading and promoting operational excellence within the Creative team.
This role involves supporting the Creative team in the development and execution of all marketing campaigns for Telemundo properties. The manager will also optimize workflows and processes, ensuring efficient execution, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of creative and design operations, extensive production and post-production knowledge, excellent planning and time management skills, and the ability to enhance productivity while maintaining high-quality creative output.
Creative and Design Development and Tracking
+ Oversee the intake, prioritization, and development of all creative and design requests for marketing campaigns.
+ Monitor and track approvals and deliveries of creative and design assets to internal and external stakeholders.
+ Ensure timely delivery of all campaign assets, within scope and aligned with strategic goals.
+ Identify, evaluate, and report current and potential challenges to department leadership and key stakeholders.
+ Schedule, prepare, and lead team meetings to ensure alignment, document key action items, and follow up to maintain progress on creative and design development.
+ Analyze project workload, identify resource needs, and coordinate support through freelancers or vendors
Process Optimization & Operational Excellence
+ Promote adherence to established workflows and processes to ensure the team achieves operational excellence.
+ Oversee, analyze, and refine workflows by optimizing creative and design operations, ensuring alignment and cross-collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
+ Identify and implement best practices for creative operations, design, and production.
+ Ensure all creative and design deliverables adhere to brand guidelines, network standards, and legal compliance.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline communication and enhance operational clarity.
+ Work closely with Production Management, Studios leadership, and Media Ops teams to ensure the smooth transfer of materials between departments for the successful and timely execution of all campaigns.
Creative Leadership & Management
+ Foster a collaborative and structured work environment, ensuring seamless coordination between Creative, Design, Marketing, and Production teams.
+ Advocate for the needs of the Creative and Design teams, removing roadblocks and optimizing performance.
Budget & Vendor Management
+ Oversee Creative and Design budget needs, manage vendor sourcing, bidding, and contracts, ensuring financial accountability.
+ Manage external vendors and freelancers, negotiate contracts, and ensure deliverables meet required specifications.
Systems and Technology
+ Promote and advocate for the use of available systems and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
+ Proactively suggest new tools and champion technological innovation.
Basic Requirements:
+ Proven experience in creative operations, design project management, or a related field preferably in media, entertainment, or broadcast industries.
+ Ability to oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline driven environment while maintaining quality standards.
+ Strong understanding of creative, design, and production workflows, including on-air, digital, and social content creation.
+ Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
+ Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
+ Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
+ Team-player mentality, highly collaborative, and committed to building a strong and healthy team culture.
+ Expertise in using project management tools.
+ Basic proficiency with design software tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema 4D.
+ Familiarity with various graphic assets, file formats, and technical specifications.
+ Expertise in using Microsoft Office tools.
+ Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and resource allocation.
+ Must be fully bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
+ Flexible to work outside regular hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to

**Job Description**
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
**To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.**
**Work Arrangement:**
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pasadena, CA or Warren, MI on a full-time basis. 
Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
**The Role:**  
At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building, and selling the world's best vehicles and transportation solutions. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold Design initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential while learning from industry leaders and experts in Creative Design. We are looking for enthusiastic creative students willing to learn and enhance their skills, work as a team and not be afraid to communicate what they are working on.
We are excited to announce GM Design's 2026 Internship opportunities, including:
+ Creative Design Interiors
+ Creative Design Exteriors
**Please note, you must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position - See Instructions Below.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Creates new and unique design concepts
+ Make perspective sketches and renderings sufficient to communicate innovative design ideas.
+ Develop two and three-dimensional mock-ups of proposed design solutions.
+ Work with studio engineers, modelers, other designers, and fabrication personnel in the development of a scale model
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or Automotive Design
+ Must be graduating Dec 2026 - May 2028
+ Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
**What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):   **
+ Proficient with Photoshop or comparable Digital Sketch Software
+ Sketching skills (perspective, shading, proportions, great lines)
+ Strong Visual Communication Skills (indicating varied materials, finishes, textures)
+ Experience with the fundamentals of 3D Digital Software (Blender, Sub-D, Alias or comparable)
+ Demonstrates the ability of understanding a brand and customer and proposes appropriate designs that represent the brand's design language and identity
+ Portfolio needs to include Automotive and/or Product Industrial Design proposal (recommended a minimum of 3 unique projects in the portfolio)
+ Portfolio needs to include examples of developing a design concept from 2D to 3D
+ Portfolio needs to include developmental sketches highlighting the thought process and selection leading up to the final design
**Start Dates**
Intern: Start Dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.
**Compensation: **
+ The salary for this role is 5,300.
+ GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.
**What you'll get from us (Benefits): **
+ Paid US GM Holidays
+ GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
+ Result-based potential for growth within GM
+ Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
**PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:  **
We strongly encourage you to include a link to your online portfolio in the "website" section of your application or directly on your resume. This allows us to easily access larger files and view your work in its intended format. 
If your portfolio is not available online, please follow the instructions below to upload it as a separate attachment, similar to how you submitted your resume.
**Please NO dropbox files or Google docs.  **
1. Save your portfolio as a pdf document  
2. Name your portfolio your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio pdf file name is: Smith, John.pdf  
3. Upload as an attachment - you may have to condense the file.   
**DISCLAIMER:** The Works included in your Career Portfolio must not be subject to any non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. If the Works in your Career Portfolio are owned by your current or former employer, or by any other Third Party, there must be an express written consent from the Owner allowing the Works to be included in your Career Portfolio for sharing with General Motors ("GM"). By sharing your Career Portfolio, you grant to GM the right to quote, paraphrase, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use all or any portion of the Career Portfolio for purposes of making a hiring determination. By sharing your Career Portfolio, you also agree to release and discharge GM, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that you may have regarding any use of the Career Portfolio, including (but not limited to) any claims based on the right to privacy, the right to publicity, copyright, libel, defamation, or any other right.
**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Benefits Overview**
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources ( .
**Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)**
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .
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We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company ( Culture**
**How we hire ( diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations ( are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM's Talent Community (beamery.com) ( . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.
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**Job Description**
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
**To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.**
**Work Arrangement:**
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pasadena, CA or Warren, MI on a full-time basis. 
Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
**The Role:**  
At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building, and selling the world's best vehicles and transportation solutions. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold Design initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential while learning from industry leaders and experts in Creative Design. We are looking for enthusiastic creative students willing to learn and enhance their skills, work as a team and not be afraid to communicate what they are working on.
We are excited to announce GM Design's 2026 Internship opportunities, including:
+ Creative Design Interiors
+ Creative Design Exteriors
**Please note, you must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position - See Instructions Below.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Creates new and unique design concepts
+ Make perspective sketches and renderings sufficient to communicate innovative design ideas.
+ Develop two and three-dimensional mock-ups of proposed design solutions.
+ Work with studio engineers, modelers, other designers, and fabrication personnel in the development of a scale model
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or Automotive Design
+ Must be graduating Dec 2026 - May 2028
+ Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
**What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):   **
+ Proficient with Photoshop or comparable Digital Sketch Software
+ Sketching skills (perspective, shading, proportions, great lines)
+ Strong Visual Communication Skills (indicating varied materials, finishes, textures)
+ Experience with the fundamentals of 3D Digital Software (Blender, Sub-D, Alias or comparable)
+ Demonstrates the ability of understanding a brand and customer and proposes appropriate designs that represent the brand's design language and identity
+ Portfolio needs to include Automotive and/or Product Industrial Design proposal (recommended a minimum of 3 unique projects in the portfolio)
+ Portfolio needs to include examples of developing a design concept from 2D to 3D
+ Portfolio needs to include developmental sketches highlighting the thought process and selection leading up to the final design
**Start Dates**
Intern: Start Dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.
**Compensation: **
+ The salary for this role is 5,300.
+ GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.
**What you'll get from us (Benefits): **
+ Paid US GM Holidays
+ GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
+ Result-based potential for growth within GM
+ Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
**PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:  **
We strongly encourage you to include a link to your online portfolio in the "website" section of your application or directly on your resume. This allows us to easily access larger files and view your work in its intended format. 
If your portfolio is not available online, please follow the instructions below to upload it as a separate attachment, similar to how you submitted your resume.
**Please NO dropbox files or Google docs.  **
1. Save your portfolio as a pdf document  
2. Name your portfolio your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio pdf file name is: Smith, John.pdf  
3. Upload as an attachment - you may have to condense the file.   
**DISCLAIMER:** The Works included in your Career Portfolio must not be subject to any non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. If the Works in your Career Portfolio are owned by your current or former employer, or by any other Third Party, there must be an express written consent from the Owner allowing the Works to be included in your Career Portfolio for sharing with General Motors ("GM"). By sharing your Career Portfolio, you grant to GM the right to quote, paraphrase, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use all or any portion of the Career Portfolio for purposes of making a hiring determination. By sharing your Career Portfolio, you also agree to release and discharge GM, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that you may have regarding any use of the Career Portfolio, including (but not limited to) any claims based on the right to privacy, the right to publicity, copyright, libel, defamation, or any other right.
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part of Ford Design, you'll be at the cutting edge of Ford's most strategically critical work, designing people and society's needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences.
**The purpose of the Design Manager is to lead the Design team in understanding and designing for current and future customers of the Ford brands product line up, including Battery Electric Vehicle, Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Compact trucks, Icons, Passenger vehicle/utilities, Luxury, and Emerging Markets.**
**The Design Manager reports to a Chief Designer and is responsible for creating and developing future model exterior/interior vehicle design proposals from concept to production release in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional form. Recommend and implement training and development plans for subordinates. Assist the Design Chief in the proper and effective implementation of personnel programs, including performance reviews, salary planning and employee counseling.**
Portfolio is required upon submission to be considered for this role.
**What you'll do.**
+ Partner with the Marketing and Strategy team members, to define and prioritize the strategic portfolio.
+ Translate customer insights into vehicle design. Global Trends awareness is necessary and expected.
+ Take responsibility for the creative vision and the standard of output across team members who work under them.
+ Influence decisions about Vehicle Architecture, Value to the Customer, Customer Research, User Experience, Cycle Plan development.
+ Pitch ideas confidently and present the creative vision clearly to partners, as well as communicate in the same manner to members of the creative team.
+ Be comfortable with complexity-finding opportunities and clear paths in ambiguous environments. You're comfortable facilitating senior stakeholder discussions
+ Have strong people management and leadership skills to hire, develop, and inspire the creative team.
+ Lead multiple Ford design projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines.
+ Ensure that sketch interpretation, design quality, and model progress are in keeping with established schedules and program deliverables.
+ Collaborate with other Ford team members and stakeholders.
+ Work with other disciplines in the development of scale and full-size clay models ultimately interfacing with program engineering teams in the development of feasible high quality products based on designs.
+ Ensure that all the organization's creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall Ford brand.
+ Lead market research model builds through the shops.
+ Plan and organize the workload and job assignments of subordinate personnel.
+ Ensure exterior/interior appearances are in harmony with all Ford Global Design, aligning with the One Ford product direction while working within cost and program constraints.
+ Communicate and conduct program reviews and presentations for design leadership. Daily interfaces and areas of influence include Corporate Senior Management, Product Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Engineering, Digital Media team, and Program teams.
+ Cultivate employee engagement and improve morale. Embody our culture and steward others in the direction of our shared values and ways of working inside the studio and with Ford. You have patience to mentor and coach others through difficult challenges and can serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
+ You will report to the Chief Designer
**You'll have.**
+ Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
+ 7+ years' Automotive or Transportation Design experience; including experience with final design product execution.
+ Ability to work independently and provide strong technical aesthetic judgment to lead team members.
+ Awareness of global automotive and consumer electronics to ensure Ford competes with the ability to lead.
+ Demonstrated creative exterior/interior design perceptions and capability. A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application.
+ Must have exceptional design intuition, strong problem-solving skills and a superior ability to visually communicate through sketches, and renderings.
+ Ability to think three-dimensionally with a strong emphasis on proportions and a refined sense of form also required.
+ Familiarizes self and maintains interest with design trends within and across design professions and global cultures (automotive, fashion, architectural, etc.)
+ Outstanding teamwork, leadership, visual, written, and verbal communication skills
**Even better, you may have.**
+ Global interior design experience.
+ Good understanding of exterior/interior manufacturing process and materials.
+ Passionate about automotive and mobility industry, global trends, and innovation
+ Experience of working in or with creative cultures
+ Experience of working in large, corporate environments
+ Experience of managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects
+ Experience of presenting to executive audiences
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder.or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
**This position is a leadership level 6.**
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** sponsorship is available for this position.**
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call .
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #FDIEJOB #LI-SC3
**Requisition ID** : 50856