UI/UX Application Design Internship (Winter/Spring 2024)

What to Expect

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January or February 2024 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2024) or into Spring/Summer 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

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 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 given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Locations

• Fremont, CA

About the Team

Tesla is looking for a UI/UX Design intern to help define how internal users will interact with our homegrown ERP systems. The applicant must have an affinity for minimal design, typography, and attention to the smallest of details. A strong ability to distill complex problems into simple, elegant solutions is key to success at Tesla. We are a fast-paced company with an entrepreneurial spirit, so the majority of the work will be focused on innovating original and creative content and application, as well as final deliverables and solutions that work in the real world.

What You’ll Do

• UI/UX design for enterprise software.
• Focus on user centric design platforms.
• Leverage user flows and visual designs such as UI elements.
• Work with other designers and software engineers to provide designs that showcase a strong message to the end-user through simple and effective messaging.
• Communicate effectively with your team to ensure all design efforts are widely influenced in order to drive business outcomes.

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.
• A portfolio showcasing UI and visual design work with a strong graphic design sensibility.
• Ability to communicate design concept ideas through sketches, prototypes and wireframes.
• Must be proficient and highly skilled in Photoshop, Invision, Design Studio, Sketch or other design tools.
• Proficiency with Jira, SQL or other tools is a plus.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently but also collaborative and driven by group critique.
• Professional and positive communication skills.
• Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus.

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