Internship, Interior Car Design, Design Studio (Fall 2026)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior 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 interior design
• You may have the opportunity to 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 dictates

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Transportation Design, Vehicle Design, Automotive Design or a related field
• Strong ability to work on both exterior and interior 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

Qualifications

• All candidates MUST submit a portfolio/personal website to be considered for this position

Skills

• Strong design skills
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D modeling software
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

Expected Compensation $20.00 - $50.00/hour + 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.