Internship, Designer, Unreal CG, Design Studio (Fall 2026)

Description:
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
As a member of the Visualization Team, you will be responsible for the design and creation of pre-rendered and real-time photorealistic automotive and product imagery, animations, digital assets and environments. 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.
Location: Tesla Design Studio - Hawthorne, CA

Responsibilities:

Render high quality, photorealistic advertising content

Provide art direction and collaboration with leadership to create visually stunning imagery

Create realistic and fictitious digital assets and virtual environments

Help optimize CAD data and assets

Assist with environmental atmospheric and lighting setups

Work on material/texture generation and virtual material prototyping (PBR pipeline)

Requirements:

Currently pursuing a degree in relevant area of Digital Production or a related field

Artistic and technical knowledge in Unreal Engine

Basic level knowledge in Animations/Films/Cinematography/Photography

Basic level knowledge of PBR based workflows

A passion for learning new tools/techniques and open to exchanging knowledge

Ability to understand color, visual compositions and lighting

Accustomed to going above and beyond whilst working within tight deadline

Excellent communicator, team player, resourceful and organized

Highly motivated and proactive

All candidates must submit a portfolio/personal website to be considered for this position

Compensation & 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 + benefitsPay 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.