Internship, UX Designer, Discovery (Summer 2024)

What to Expect

Consider before applying: This position is expected to start around May/Jun and continue through Aug/Sep. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.

Internship Programs at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.

About the Team

Tesla is looking for an exceptional and passionate User Experience Design Intern to create high-impact, customer-facing web and in-store experiences. Your focus will revolve around innovating product educational experiences that guide customers along their journey, assisting them in discovering the ideal vehicle, charging solutions, and energy products tailored to their lifestyles. You will be responsible for researching, designing, prototyping, and testing new responsive digital experiences that pave the way for the future of electric vehicles and energy product. Our experiences are transforming the way consumers, businesses, and municipalities transition to EVs and sustainable energy.

As an intern of the UX Design organization, you will be at the forefront of transforming the digital landscape for Tesla's energy and vehicles across the globe. You will play a pivotal role in designing and innovating the end-to-end web user experiences that set new standards in the industry. You will collaborate with product managers, content managers, engineers and global partners as a key contributor and originator. You will conceptualize, design, and implement best-in-class digital and retail experiences to guide customers in making their orders. We expect exceptional design skills, creative problem-solving and a great sense of aesthetics. The experiences of Tesla.com are innovative, simple, and minimalistic.

What You’ll Do

• Research and define UX strategy, contribute to the overall product and design direction from concept to implementation
• Develop creative and innovative design solutions for product education, acquisition, and activation experiences that help guide various types of customers from different backgrounds and with different requirements
• Constantly measure how designs are performing for target customers; iterate and improve those experiences as needed
• Work in a highly collaborative environment; invest in building relationships and trust with other designers, software engineers and product partners
• Present work to partners, stakeholders and senior leaders regularly
• Leverage Tesla UX design standards and guidelines. Advocate for consistency across team members and partners

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction or related field of study with a graduation date between 2024-2025
• An excellent portfolio showcasing user experience, visual design and UI work with a strong design sensibility and excellent, user centric storytelling
• Excellent visual, UI, and interaction skills, ability to think through complex interaction design
• Must be proficient and highly skilled in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
• Customer-focused, with experience using design research methods to uncover customer insights
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently but also collaborative and driven by group critique
• Ability to perform in a fast paced, high stress iterative design process under minimal supervision

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As 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 program

Expected Compensation

$31.25 - $43.75 + 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.

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