Tesla · 1 month ago
Digital Designer
Hawthorne, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$68K/yr - $131K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and design. As a Digital Designer, you will bridge design and engineering, developing high-quality digital prototypes for vehicles, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring quality in modeling practices.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop forms from 2D sketches and renderings
High Level concept and Class-A surface modeling skills in Bezier math techniques
Help create and develop new digital design tools for the team – we are always evolving
Mentor junior team members as deemed necessary
Develop section proposals
Be a team leader and when requested fully supervise team members, managing projects, assigning tasks, checking surface quality and giving guidance
Regularly review all data for quality and use of 'best modeling practice' as defined by Tesla, providing feedback as needed
Take active measures to ensure data deliveries are met on time managing resources as deemed necessary
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of ICEM Surf/Alias experience in an automotive environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to comprehend dimensional variation and its impact on nominal surface gap and flush conditions as well as an ability to develop alternative surface solutions to minimize the visibility of variation
Must have mastered multiple software packages and possess the ability to apply the best software to use for any given design phase
A comprehensive understanding of material selection and impact on surfacing opportunities. This might include material behaviors beyond 'free state' such as seals, wrapped foams and carpets that might deform on install
Experience leading a team developing Class-A surfaces for vehicle programs, including checking data for 'best modeling practice' and providing feedback as necessary
Benefits
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 options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
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
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
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.
10001+ employees
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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
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