Internship, Interior Car Design, Design Studio (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is offering an on-site Internship, Interior Car Design in its Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA for Winter/Spring 2026. The role is geared toward students pursuing Transportation Design, Vehicle Design, Automotive Design, or a related field, with opportunities to contribute across both interior and exterior design. Pay is listed at $20–$50 per hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a degree in Transportation Design, Vehicle Design, Automotive Design or a related field
- Strong ability to work on both exterior and interior design
- Technical knowledge of prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes as it relates to automobiles is a plus
Nice to have
- A portfolio or project samples that show both interior and exterior vehicle design work.
- Comfort collaborating across disciplines and incorporating feedback into design iterations.
- Familiarity with how prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly considerations influence design decisions.
- Strong sketching and visual communication skills to explain concepts clearly.
- Attention to detail when refining surfaces, ergonomics, and user-focused design elements.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare a concise portfolio that highlights a few transportation design projects and clearly labels your role and process from concept to iteration. If you have any experience related to prototyping, manufacturing, or assembly, briefly connect it to how it informed your design choices. Use the internship page to confirm the latest details and application steps: https://www.tesla.com/careers/internships