Consider before applying: This position is expected to start in person around Aug/Sep and continue through Dec/Jan. Internships are on-site for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.

Internship Programs at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team's success.

About the Team
As a member of the in-vehicle Visualization Team, you will be responsible for the design and creation of digital assets and environments, as well as real-time and pre-rendered photorealistic automotive and product visualizations. Your work has the potential to be seen on a global scale, helping influence people and communities to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.


Responsibilities

• Creation of realistic and fictitious virtual environments and assets
• Optimization of assets and scenes for use in both real-time and pre-rendered environments
• Ability to create good topology 3D models within pre-determined polygon count limits
• Material generation and virtual material prototyping (PBR pipeline)
• Environmental atmospheric and lighting setups, UV and texturing
• Rendering high-quality, photorealistic vehicle and product content
• Scanning (photogrammetry) of real-world, organic environments and assets

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree with a graduation date between 2024 - 2025
• Strong portfolio displaying your amazing skills as a 3D generalist with special attention to vehicles and environments
• Clean examples of artistic and technical knowledge
• Previous experience in a video game company (Riot Games, Naughty Dog, EA, Epic, Rockstar etc.) a huge plus
• Knowledge of PBR based workflows and software (e.g., Substance 3D)
• Ability to understand color, visual compositions, and lighting
• Strong knowledge of traditional DCC tools (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop)
• Experience with photogrammetry and knowledge of processing software (e.g., Reality Capture) also a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program


Expected Compensation

$33.65 - $47.12 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.