Jr. Interior Designer
What to Expect
As a junior interior designer in Tesla's LA Design Studio Team, you will be responsible for the interior design development of future Tesla vehicles. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class vehicle designs in terms of form and function.
Using your exceptional creativity and passion for vehicle product development, you will primarily be tasked with creating interior designs for future vehicles, but you may also be called upon for other design tasks (exterior design, humanoid robotics design, product design, spaceship design, etc.) based on your skillset. Our design team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the same in our potential candidates. You will report to a design manager and this position resides in Tesla's Design Studio in Hawthorne, California.
What You'll Do Develop interior design proposals for Tesla vehicles, ranging from broad design themes all the way down to component-level design
Create compelling sketches and 3D models that show a vision for the future of Tesla design language and strategy
Guide a design from the sketch phase to concept modeling in Alias or clay, and through to A-class surfacing and functioning physical prototypes
Work with engineers to come up with design and engineering solutions that serve the design vision and that also fit within the engineering constraints
Participate in cross-functional strategy, timing, and process discussion as it pertains to vehicle development
Work with CMF designers to create designs that consider the opportunities and limits of the color and trim vision, and work with them to create a unified vision for the designs
Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise
What You'll Bring Degree in Automotive or Transportation Design, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in production automotive design, or a combination of advanced and production design
Must have a strong understanding of form, proportion, material usage and sculpture to create vehicle interior designs
Must have a strong understanding of human-centric design and how humans use and interact with interior spaces and volumes
Must have some technical knowledge of prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes as it relates to automotive design
Excellent 2D sketching skills and some 3D modelling skills essential
Excellent understanding of current AI image and video generation tools, specifically in the creative and industrial design fields
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), 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
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
$87,400 - $153,900/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.