Industrial Design, (Fall 2026)

Fromfolio; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

HSA contributions

401(k) & stock plans

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA is seeking an Industrial Design intern for Fall 2026. You will contribute to energy and charging product concepts, work with managers and mentors, and gain hands-on experience from sketching to 3D CAD modeling.

The program starts Aug/Sep 2026, runs at least 12 weeks, on-site, full-time. Applicants should be pursuing an Industrial Design degree with a proactive, collaborative attitude and relevant project experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

Industrial Design (degree)

Job description

Internship, Industrial Design, Design Studio (Fall 2026)

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

About the Team

The design team at Tesla conceives products that directly support the company's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. We care greatly about building products that stand the test of time, even as design and technology keep evolving. The industrial design team designs and develops all products that carry the Tesla brand, except for vehicles.

You will be involved with energy products, charging products, vehicle accessories, environments, packaging and on-product graphics. The scope of the work will range from hand sketches and renderings to 3D CAD modelling and building physical prototypes.

Location: Tesla Design Studio - Hawthorne, CA

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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

• 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

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00 + 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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