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2027 Summer Intern - Digital Sculpting
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles9 certified filings for “Digital Sculpting Lead” (Commercial and Industrial Designers) in MI: $125k–$148k, median $136k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($6,100) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — General Motors Company
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description The Role: This internship exposes qualified candidates to creative careers at General Motors and helps identify talent for direct positions in creative digital sculpting at Design. The individual will gain an understanding of the aesthetic judgments, technology, production methods, program timelines, and materials used in automotive digital sculpting. The role also provides opportunities to collaborate on innovation challenges, interact with industry leaders, attend cross-functional networking events, and participate in community service activities. The Team: The intern will collaborate with GM Design, Sculpting, and Engineering teams to develop digital models of future automotive themes in a studio environment. What You’ll Do: • Work collaboratively with Design, Sculpting, and Engineering to interpret sketches and develop a digital model of a future automotive theme using established and emerging digital-sculpting best practices and techniques. • Present finished models to Design and Sculpting leadership at midterm and final show events. • Support general sculpting assignments within the studio environment. Please note, you must submit a portfolio to be considered for this position – see instructions below. Required Qualifications: • Pursuit of a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Animation, Game Design, Transportation Design, Fine Arts, Sculpture, or Ceramics. • Must be graduating between December 2027 and May 2029. • Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months. Preferred Qualifications: • Creative ability demonstrated through a supporting 3D portfolio. • Basic understanding of design and sculpting principles, including proportion, line, and surface. • 3D computer modeling or animation skills. • Experience with Alias, Maya, Rhino/Grasshopper, or Unigraphics/NX software. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.). Work Arrangement: Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to Pasadena, CA, or Warren, MI, on a full-time basis. Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed. GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program. To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Start Dates: Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2027. Compensation: • The salary for this role is $6,100 monthly. What You’ll Get From Us (Benefits): • Paid U.S. GM Holidays • GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program • Result-based potential for growth within GM • Intern events to network with company leaders and peers Portfolio Submission Instructions: We strongly encourage you to include a link to your online portfolio in the "website" section of your application or directly on your resume. This allows us to easily access larger files and view your work in its intended format. Please do not submit Dropbox files or Google Docs. 1. Save your portfolio as a PDF document. 2. Name your portfolio LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio PDF file name is: Smith, John.pdf. 3. Upload it as an attachment; you may have to condense the file. DISC