Internship, Car Design (Spring/Summer 2025)

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January or February 2025 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
About the Team
As part of the Tesla Car Design Team, interns take an active part in live studio projects and work as productive members of the team. Expectations are high and we view our internship program as an evaluation of prospective candidates for future hiring. Using your design experience and innovative thinking, you will be tasked with working with the team to create designs for future cars, but you may also be called upon for other design tasks (graphic design, product design, etc.) based on your skillset. Our design team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the same in potential candidates. Interns will be expected to manage their own time and be drivers of their respective projects.



Responsibilities

• Develop design proposals for Tesla vehicles, ranging from broad design themes for the entire car all the way to component-level design
• Create compelling sketches that show a vision for the future of Tesla design
• Work with the team to guide a design from the sketch phase to concept modeling in Alias or clay, and possibly through to A-class surfacing
• Work with engineers to come up with design and engineering solutions and with color and trim designers to create designs that consider the opportunities in CMF
• Participate in non-vehicle design efforts as necessity and your own skillset dictate

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Transportation Design, Vehicle Design, Automotive Design, or Industrial Design
• Strong ability to work on interior design or exterior design
• Technical knowledge of prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes as it relates to automobiles is a plus
• High level of skill taking 2D sketches to 3D modeling in poly modeling, Alias and clay
• Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships
• Exceptional visual and oral communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects
• All candidates MUST submit a portfolio/personal website to be considered for this position

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

$20.00 - $50.00, depending on level + 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.