Interior Car Design Intern — Sketch to 3D Prototyping

Fromfolio; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid holidays

HSA contributions

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA is seeking an Interior Car Design Intern for Fall 2026. The internship runs 12 weeks minimum, full-time (40 hours/week) on-site, starting August/September 2026 and continuing through December 2026 or later if available.

Students must be enrolled and have a portfolio ready for submission. Interns will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop interior design concepts for future Tesla vehicles and may assist on related graphics or product design tasks

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Transportation Design, Vehicle Design, Automotive Design or a related field.
• Must submit a portfolio/personal website to be considered.
• Able to work on-site at Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA for full 40-hour weeks.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design proposals for Tesla vehicles, from overall themes to component level details.
• Create compelling sketches to illustrate future Tesla interior design concepts.
• Guide designs from sketch phase to concept modeling in Alias or clay, potentially to A-class surfacing.
• Collaborate with engineers and color/trim teams to integrate CMF opportunities.
• Contribute to non-vehicle design tasks based on skillset and project needs.

Skills

Interior & exterior design

2D to 3D modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Visual and verbal communication

Portfolio required

Self-motivated multitasking

Education

Transportation Design related degree

Tools

Alias

Clay modeling

Job description

Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA is seeking an Interior Car Design Intern for Fall 2026. The internship runs 12 weeks minimum, full-time (40 hours/week) on-site, starting August/September 2026 and continuing through December 2026 or later if available.

Students must be enrolled and have a portfolio ready for submission. Interns will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop interior design concepts for future Tesla vehicles and may assist on related graphics or product design tasks