Internship, Designer, Infotainment UI (Winter/Spring 2025)

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 TeslaThe 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 managersWhat You'll Bring• Pursuing 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 plus• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment• Familiarity with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite• A 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!BenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAs 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 programExpected Compensation$36.06 - $50.48/hour, depending on level + benefitsPay 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., Tesla