Internship, Cross-Cultural Mindset, Creative Pattern Design

. Develop holistic color and material concepts for vehicles of the Volkswagen Group based on current trend analyses and idea generation.

Posted 5/22/2026internshipWolfsburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop holistic color and material concepts for vehicles of the Volkswagen Group based on current trend analyses and idea generation.
Analyze future trends and research innovative materials.
Use AI tools and software proficiently.
Create mood boards and presentations and support day-to-day operations.
Work in a goal-oriented manner, communicate effectively, and collaborate and network across departments.

What you’ll need

Students (including those taking a gap year) in industrial design, product design, computational design, transportation design, visual communication, textile design, fashion design, or a comparable field.
Proficiency in Illustrator, Rhino, Blender, or InDesign.
Strong skills in VRED and Photoshop.
English and German at B2 level.
Initiative, creativity, and a strong sense for trends.
The following documents must be submitted with the application: Curriculum vitae, current certificate of enrollment, current transcript of records; for mandatory internships, a certificate from the university is also required; work permit for non-EU citizens.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

color conceptsmaterial conceptstrend analysismood boardspresentationsAI toolsIllustratorRhinoBlenderVRED

Soft Skills

goal-orientedeffective communicationcollaborationnetworkinginitiativecreativitytrend awareness

Certifications

Curriculum vitaecurrent certificate of enrollmentcurrent transcript of recordswork permit