Glydways
The Best Way to Move People High-capacity, on-demand, and affordable mobility
Industrial Design Intern – Mobility & Infrastructure
Location
United States
Posted
32 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• Form Development: Generate innovative concepts that prioritize passenger comfort, accessibility (ADA compliance), and safety in an autonomous environment
• Digital Modeling: Build and iterate on complex surfaces using CATIA, NX, Solidworks, or Rhino to ensure designs are production-ready. Blender and Twinmotion are a plus.
• Human Factors: Conduct ergonomic studies to optimize the boarding and riding experience for a diverse range of users
• Prototyping: Assist in the creation of full-scale mockups and rapid prototypes in our South SF shop to test spatial layouts and material finishes
• Visualization: Produce high-fidelity renders and animations in KeyShot, VRED, or Twinmotion for investor and city-planning presentations
Job Requirements
- Education: Currently enrolled in a BFA/BS or MFA program in Industrial Design or Transportation Design.
- Software Savvy: Proficiency in 3D modeling (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks or Rhino accepted) and the Adobe Creative Suite
- Maker Mindset: Experience with physical model making, 3D printing, and an understanding of manufacturing processes (composites, injection molding, etc.).
- Mission-Driven: A genuine interest in sustainability, urban planning, and the future of public transportation
Benefits
- Work on a product that will actually hit the streets (projects currently underway in San Jose and Contra Costa)
- Collaborate with veterans from Apple, Google, Rivian, and Tesla
- Competitive intern stipend and the chance to be at the forefront of the "Climate-Tech" movement
