Product Design Internship (Aug 2023)

About Tesla

Tesla is an American automotive and clean energy company based in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, and related products and services. Tesla is one of the world's most valuable companies and remains the world's most valuable automaker with a market capitalization of more than US$760 billion.

Your role

• Provide creative and relevant conceptual thinking for a variety of projects 
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator 
• Advanced sketching/ visual communication skills 
• Hands-on foam sculpting/prototyping 
• Interfacing with Digital Modeling, engineering, retail development, and Marketing to provide design solutions to various challenges 
• From time to time graphic design challenges will surface; the ideal candidate will have an eye for graphics 

Training & development

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. The year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. 

Compensation & 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 depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. The salary range for this position is between US$20 - US$50 per hour. As an employee, you'll also receive the following benefits:

• 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

Career progression

Tesla Design conceives vehicles and other products that directly support the company’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.  To care greatly about building products that stand the test of time, even as design and technology keep evolving. The product design team design and develops all products that carry the Tesla brand.  

Work-Life Balance

The Work-Life Balance at Tesla Digital is rated a D putting it in the Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. 100% of Tesla Digital employees are satisfied with their work-life balance. A well-proportioned work-life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive.

Company Culture

Refuse to do things the way they’ve always been done. Motivated by a collective commitment to a sustainable future, work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone—regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background—can succeed. By promoting a safe, innovative, and inclusive culture, anyone with the talent, energy, and focus to solve hard problems has a seat at the table.

About you

• Currently working towards a BS in Industrial Design 
• Humble, professional, and positive (great can-do attitude) 
• Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus. 

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply on employer site” button on this page.

Sources

• tesla.com
• us.prosple.com
• comparably.com
• youtube.com