Internship, 3D Generalist, Vehicle User Interface (Fall 2025)

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (approximately December 2025) or into Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not 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.

About The Team
The Tesla UI Design team is responsible for the user interface of all vehicles and the mobile app. As a member of the Visualization Team, you will be intrical to the design and creation of digital assets and environments, as well as real-time and pre-rendered photorealistic automotive and product visualizations. Your work has the potential to be seen on a global scale, helping influence people and communities to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

Creation of realistic and fictitious virtual environments and assets

Optimization of assets and scenes for use in both real-time and pre-rendered environments

Ability to create good topology 3D models within pre-determined polygon count limits

Material generation and virtual material prototyping (PBR pipeline)

Environmental atmospheric and lighting setups, UV and texturing

Rendering high-quality, photorealistic vehicle and product content

Scanning (photogrammetry) of real-world, organic environments and assets

What You'll Bring

Pursuing a degree in Design, UIUX, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between 2025 -2026

Must be able to relocate and work on site in Los Angeles, CA

Strong portfolio displaying your amazing skills as a 3D generalist with special attention to Vehicles and Environments

Solid artistic and technical knowledge

Knowledge of PBR based workflows and software (e.g., Substance 3D)

Ability to understand color, visual compositions, and lighting

Strong knowledge of traditional DCC tools (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop)

Experience with photogrammetry and knowledge of processing software (e.g., Reality Capture) a plus

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

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 time after 90 days of employment 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

Expected Compensation

$36.00 - $50.00/hour + 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.

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