Internship, Designer, Unreal CG, Design Studio (Winter / Spring 2026)

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application :

This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter / Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 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.

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

What You'll Do

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)

What You'll Bring

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 mustsubmit a portfolio / personal website to be considered for this position

Preferred

Knowledge of traditional 2D / 3D software (e.g. Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop)

Character rigging / animation

Photogrammetry knowledge

Compensation and Benefits 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

Expected Compensation $20.00 - $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.