Industrial Design Intern

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.

Join our Hardware team as we continue to revolutionize the micro-mobility space. We are accepting applications for an Industrial Design Internship during the 2023 Summer semester.  We are looking for an aspiring Industrial Designer that is excited about shared micromobility, small electric vehicle design, and helping to create positive change towards more sustainable urban mobility. As an Intern at Lime you will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced development team, where good ideas are celebrated and ego is left at the door.  You will thrive if you possess strong attention to detail, and have a passion for visualization and prototyping and enjoy being hands-on. 

During the internship you will contribute to all creative phases of our high-level ongoing vehicle projects.  Additionally, you will create beautiful keyshot renderings, create tech packs and CMF specifications, and have the freedom and tools to explore ideas that you believe will help create a better rider experience.

Please provide a link or PDF to your portfolio of work.


What you'll Do:

 
Support the development of industry leading hardware solutions within an experienced team of industrial designers and engineers
 
Create photo-realistic renderings using keyshot 
 
Brainstorm solutions around transportation problems identified by our riders
 
Develop CAD models of our most promising designs 
 
Create mock-ups, 3D prints, and build prototypes to test and validate ideas 

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:  

 
University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program within Industrial Design with an expected graduation date between 2024 and 2025.
 
Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting in May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruitment process 


Required skills:

 
Fluency working within Solidworks for CAD modeling
 
Familiarity with keyshot rendering and animation
 
Great sketching and visualization skills
 
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop and Illustrator required 
 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English speaking required 
 
Proven time management skills with the ability to self-direct, set priorities and keep yourself organized

Preferred skills:

 
Interest and/or experience in transportation and/or small vehicle design 
 
Woodworking and/or machine shop experience 


The anticipated salary range for this position is $4,667.00 - $5,833.00 per month. Benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications as well as the candidate's location of residence.

Why Lime? 
When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team: 

Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity
Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps
Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence
Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood
Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors
Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world
Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools
Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer
Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions
Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements

Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.

If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. 

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