Internship, Ux Designer, Internal Tools (Fall 2024)

Consider before applying: This position is expected to start around Aug/Sep and continue through Dec/Jan. 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 outstanding User Experience Design Intern to design the future of our internal enterprise tools as a part of Tesla Operating System. You will be responsible for researching, designing, innovating, and prototyping new user experiences that pave the way for the future of energy & electric vehicles. 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.

• Currently pursuing a 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