Internship, UX Design, Design Studio (Summer 2026) jobs in United States
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Tesla · 1 month ago

Internship, UX Design, Design Studio (Summer 2026)

Tesla is looking for an exceptional and passionate User Experience Design Intern to create high-impact web and mobile experiences. The intern will be responsible for researching, designing, innovating, prototyping, and testing new responsive digital experiences that enhance customer interactions with Tesla's energy and vehicle products.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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Responsibilities

Focus on user centric design platforms
Leverage user flows and visual designs such as UI elements
Research and define UX strategy, contribute to the overall product and design direction from concept to implementation
Develop creative and innovative design solutions for various types of customers from different backgrounds and with different requirements
Constantly measure how designs are performing for target customers; iterate and improve those experiences as needed
Work in a highly collaborative environment; invest in building relationships and trust with other designers, software engineers and product partners
Present work to partners, stakeholders and senior leaders regularly
Leverage Tesla UX design standards and guidelines. Advocate for consistency across team members and partners

Qualification

User Experience DesignFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteHuman-Computer InteractionVisual DesignEffective CommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingCollaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction or related field
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
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

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 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
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 is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2796)
2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$20.12B
Key Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M

Leadership Team

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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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