Industrial Design Internship: Prototyping, CAD & Conceptual

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

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.