Intern — Product Design

Tesla Design conceives vehicle and other products that directly support the company’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. We 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.

You will be involved with Energy products, charging products, accessories, environments, on-product graphics, etc. The scope of the work will range from hand sketches and renderings to hand-made prototypes.

Responsibilities | Skills

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to relocate or commute to the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA.