Digital Modeling Design Studio Internship (May 2026)

Internship opportunity at Tesla Design Studio to develop high-quality 3D digital prototypes for vehicle design, bridging design and engineering.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Learning to develop 3D forms from 2D sketches and renderings
• Analyzing engineering criteria to aid in design surface development
• Developing surface modeling techniques using Tesla standards
• Supporting the management and release of Vehicle Design data

About You

What you'll need:

• Currently working towards a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field
• Strong experience with CAD modeling
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to deliver results on challenging projects with tight deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $50.00 plus benefits
• Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution with High Deductible Medical Plan
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Training & Development

The Internship Recruiting Team provides a year-round program placing students in roles to grow technically, professionally, and personally through close collaboration with Managers, Mentors, and teams, including involvement in critical projects.

Career Progression

The role offers experience working within a world-class, interdisciplinary team with a flat organizational structure, encouraging innovation and technical contribution at all levels.

How to Apply

• Applicants must be actively enrolled in an academic program and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks full-time (40 hours/week) on-site at Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA, starting May 2026 through summer term.
• International students using CPT should verify work authorization for full-time hours before applying.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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