Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Industrial Design, Design Studio (Summer 2026)
Hawthorne, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a company focused on accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. They are seeking an Industrial Design Intern to contribute to a variety of projects, including energy products and vehicle accessories, while gaining hands-on experience in design and prototyping.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide creative and relevant conceptual thinking for a variety of projects
Utilize Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create visual presentations and design assets
Communicate designs through hand-sketching, rendering, and other visual storytelling techniques
Create detailed 3D CAD models using software such as SolidWorks, Alias, or Rhino to support design development
Engage in hands-on foam sculpting and physical prototyping
Collaborate cross-functionally with 3D digital modeling, engineering, retail development, and marketing teams to deliver effective and design solutions
Assist with graphic design tasks when needed, using a good eye for layout and visuals
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or a related field
Humble, professional, and positive can-do attitude
Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical plans > 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)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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