What to ExpectConsider 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 Spring/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 TeamThe Tesla Design team is responsible for the user interface of all vehicles and the mobile app. The Tesla Design team is responsible for the user interface of all vehicles, energy products, and apps. The work you perform is customer-facing and candidates should have exceptional design skills, a great sense of aesthetics, and user-centered design principles aimed at maximizing customer delight.   The future of cars and sustainable energy can be whatever we want it to be. We are looking for someone to help us shape that future – someone with passion, dedication, and the drive to make Tesla’s products of today and tomorrow great. What You’ll Do Apply knowledge of UI design to develop mock-ups, new interaction models, and navigation schemes  Develop pixel perfect comps and assets for all projects  Create and make decisions that implement a design language consistent throughout the Tesla UI platform (in-car, mobile, etc.)  Strategically imagine, conceive of, manage, and drive UI design projects from concept to implementation  Act as liaison to provide feedback and ensure design integrity of projects between interaction designers, software engineers, and project managers  Analyze and interpret recommendations from other business groups in order to prioritize functions and develop a project roadmap with project managers  What You’ll BringPursuing a degree in Design, UIUX, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between 2025 -2026 Must be able to relocate and work on site in Los Angeles, CA Deep experience in interaction, prototyping, and complex design systems Some knowledge in programming languages and frameworks, such as JavaScript/HTML/CSS, WebGL (Three.JS), React, Svelte is a plusStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative SuiteA strong portfolio of 3D work and a passion for interactive data visualization Experience building foundational layout and typographic systems A track record of developing new interaction models for different form factors and interfaces. Mobile work counts!

Hawthorne, California

Intern/Apprentice