BMW Group Designworks has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. Hence BMW offers internships program for interns who has the vision to make an impact.  Moreover, BMW is seeking an independent, creative thinker, to join as a VR Storytelling intern at Designworks LA Studio (DW LA) in Newbury Park, California.

As a VR Storytelling intern, you will work under the direction of the Studios Lead Visualizer, working as a 2-person team at the intersection of product presentation, storytelling, and game design. You will use your skillset in a creative way to generate compelling new product experiences. This work includes creating interactive and immersive stories to communicate product features and brand values for international clients in Automotive and Product design. You will also work together to create experimental tools–ones which the Studio can use in a modular way across a number of different contexts.

What will a VR Storytelling Intern do?

Support in visualization tasks using Unreal real-time capabilities, pushing real-time rendering quality to the next level

• Creating a toolbox of interaction scripts for VR Interaction and Storytelling (enables more compelling VR Experiences, sandbox for future projects
• Optimizing existing VR files
• Working on an unreal collaboration platform (VR multiplayer setup, for VR collaboration with other Studios)
• Develop AR templates for Product evaluation and presentation

What will the BMW VR Storytelling Intern get?

A VR Storytelling intern will receive a payment of US$ 14.85 per hour. Further, the intern may also leash a base model BMW vehicle for transportation purpose during the internship. However, BMW doesn’t cover the intern’s relocation costs, transportation, housing, visa fees.

What do you need for VR Storytelling Internship at BMW?

• Enrolled in Bachelors or Masters studies or have graduated no more than 12 months prior to the internship start date
• Preferred field of study: Game Development (VR experience preferred), Interactive Storytelling
• Additional Skills: Unreal Engine code development and/or blueprinting, 3D Modelling software (Maya, Cinema 4D, or other 3Dmax), Photoshop, C++ / Python is a plus
• Attributes: Responsibility, flexibility, analytical thinking, process orientation, self-motivation, creativity and proactivity, ability to work hands-on, independently and as a part of a team; practical experience in the field of game development or interactive storytelling
• Languages: English (very good oral and written)
• Availability of 5 months (August–December 2019)

How do you apply for the BMW Internship?

To apply for a VR Storytelling Internship at BMW, at first, you will need to find the position that you want to work at BMW. Internship positions will require you to meet the minimum eligibility. Also, it will state the desired criteria to secure the internship. So, to become a VR Storytelling intern at BMW, you must meet these requirements as these internships are highly competitive.

Here is a step by step guide on how to apply for a BMW Internship:

Step 1: Assess your need for an internship. Also, be sure that your university has a provision for the internship.

Step 2: Go to the jobs site and check for the available internship position at BMW, which in this case VR Storytelling Internship.

Step 3: Check for the details, and see if you meet the BMW requirements for internship for the desired position.

Step 4: Apply directly from the site, once you are sure that you meet the internship requirements.

Step 5: Fill out details and provide a recent CV and other relevant documentation while making an online application.

Step 6: Double-Check your application and be sure that everything is in order. Submit your application and wait for the callback.