Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Intern (Internship - Summer 2026)

Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Intern

As a Color, Material, and Finish (‘CMF”) Intern, will be participating and contributing to the CMF proposals, research, strategies and projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Working hand in hand with all cross-functional team to develop CMF.
• Create and present initial vehicle CMF theme proposals (visual, communication and storytelling ) to management and design team
• Propose unique & innovative CMF concepts to MC Design that predict and represent North America market trends
• Collaborate with Interior and Exterior Design team members to develop innovative CMF solutions for vehicle programs (both production and advanced)
• Collaborate and integrate with HMA to ensure seamless consistency between Product Planning and CMF design.
• Work hands on with visualization software /tools to realize 2D and 3D proposals
• Research consumer lifestyle and product design trends, translating them into cohesive Hyundai CMF strategies that strengthen our product branding strategy
• Help develop library - advance Material
• Learn materials and manufacturing processes
• Work with material vendors to develop both advanced material samples and standards for production
• Work alongside with engineers, suppliers and manufacturers to develop concepts and prototypes into material technologies suitable for mass manufacturing
• Pattern Design for exclusive trim level on interior and exterior use and research current trend

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Currently pursuing undergraduate studies

STILL INTERESTED? WHY NOT APPLY?

OTHER DETAILS

• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.