Design User Experience – Business Co-op/Internship

January 6, 2025
$27 / hour

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Job Description

About Honda Co-op/Internship Program:

Honda prides itself on providing valuable, hands-on experience for its co-ops and interns. Unlike stereotypical internships, Honda assigns project-based work relevant to the intern’s department and current needs. Projects can range from developing new tests and designing systems to traveling to suppliers or managing projects. In addition to their project work, Honda co-ops/interns participate in paid events including Q&A sessions with high-level associates, facility tours, social events, and volunteer opportunities. Honda emphasizes its core values of Dreams, Joy, Passion, Respect, and Challenging Spirit, seeking candidates who are proactive, passionate, respectful, and eager to contribute to a global organization. The program aims to foster diverse perspectives to drive innovation and future growth.

Job Description: Design User Experience – Business Co-op/Internship

This co-op/internship focuses on Auto Design and User Experience. Responsibilities may include:

• Creating business cases for new product proposals (physical and/or digital products, services).
• Collaborating with Business Analytics consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher (transcript required).
• Sophomore status (by credit hours) or above in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Graphic Arts, Industrial Design, or Media Arts. A dual degree in design and business, or a dual Master’s degree (MBA + Design) is a plus.
• Social media marketing experience is a plus.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License (exceptions considered).
• Reliable transportation to and from work (public transportation and ride-sharing services are limited in some locations). Regular in-person attendance is mandatory.
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week.

Desired Qualifications:

• Dual degree in design and business.
• Dual Master’s degree (MBA + Design).
• Social media marketing experience.

Locations:

• Torrance, California (30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles)
• Raymond, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus)
• Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus)

Benefits:

• Shared cost housing or housing stipend (based on location, optional).
• Textbook reimbursement (if applicable).
• Access to Honda Business Resource Groups.
• Formal and informal performance feedback and mentorship.
• Access to on-site wellness centers (varies by location).
• Paid overtime (1.5x hourly rate).
• hourly wage range: $20.45 – $27.42 (based on location, experience, education, etc.).
• Consideration for full-time employment.