Tesla
Internship, UX Designer, Discovery (Spring/Summer 2025)
Tesla, Fremont, California, us, 94537
Consider 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 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 TeamTesla 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 products. 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 cross platform 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.
Responsibilities
Research and define UX strategy, contribute to the overall product and design direction from concept to implementationDevelop 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 requirementsConstantly measure how designs are performing for target customers; iterate and improve those experiences as neededWork in a highly collaborative environment; invest in building relationships and trust with other designers, software engineers and product partnersPresent work to partners, stakeholders and senior leaders regularlyLeverage Tesla UX design standards and guidelines. Advocate for consistency across team members and partnersRequirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction or related field of studyAn excellent portfolio showcasing user experience, visual design and UI work with a strong design sensibility and excellent, user centric storytellingExcellent visual, UI, and interaction skills, ability to think through complex interaction designProficient and highly skilled in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and other design toolsCustomer-focused, with experience using design research methods to uncover customer insightsEffective written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, able to work independently but also collaborative and driven by group critiqueAbility to perform in a fast paced, high stress iterative design process under minimal supervisionCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick time after 90 days of employment and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$20.00 - $50.00, depending on level + 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.
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 cross platform 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.
Responsibilities
Research and define UX strategy, contribute to the overall product and design direction from concept to implementationDevelop 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 requirementsConstantly measure how designs are performing for target customers; iterate and improve those experiences as neededWork in a highly collaborative environment; invest in building relationships and trust with other designers, software engineers and product partnersPresent work to partners, stakeholders and senior leaders regularlyLeverage Tesla UX design standards and guidelines. Advocate for consistency across team members and partnersRequirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction or related field of studyAn excellent portfolio showcasing user experience, visual design and UI work with a strong design sensibility and excellent, user centric storytellingExcellent visual, UI, and interaction skills, ability to think through complex interaction designProficient and highly skilled in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and other design toolsCustomer-focused, with experience using design research methods to uncover customer insightsEffective written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, able to work independently but also collaborative and driven by group critiqueAbility to perform in a fast paced, high stress iterative design process under minimal supervisionCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick time after 90 days of employment and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$20.00 - $50.00, depending on level + 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.