CMF Design Internship (Fall 2023)
What to Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around August or September 2023 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December) or into Winter/Spring 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, in-person. Please consider before submitting an application.
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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
- Location: Tesla Design Studio - Hawthorne, CA
About the Team
Interns within the Color, Material and Finish Design Team will support the design, development and production of current and future vehicles as well as related products. Your scope of work will be a combination of creative design, research, program management, material sourcing and organization as it relates to the current requirements of the team. This includes trend and material research, visual mood board and storytelling creation, development of CMF strategy, and executing final color, materials, and finishes for production.
What You’ll Do
What to Expect
As a CMF Design intern, you will be exposed to all aspects of the CMF design and development process. This will include but is not limited to the following:
- Ideate, visualize, and develop design proposals for colors, materials, and finishes for Tesla designs.
- Create digital and physical CMF presentations that show a future vision for Tesla designs.
- Collaborate and strategize with cross functional teams, including design and manufacturing, to implement production of final CMF designs.
- Develop and master color, materials, and finishes for all vehicle exterior and interior surfaces.
- Support CMF Design release process and documentation.
- Support the program management of all ongoing projects.
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors. Includes independent research to identify new resources, materials and technologies, and obtain samples to organize and maintain in the CMF materials library.
What You’ll Bring
Requirements (Specific project assignments and required technical aptitude will vary)
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Color and Material Design, Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or Textile Design.
- Strong background and/or interest in Automotive Color, Material and Finish Design.
- Exceptional visual, communication, and presentation skills
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office. 3D software knowledge and rendering skills are preferred but not required.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to learn concepts quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results on difficult projects with tight deadlines.
- Hands-on experience, previous internship and/or project experience is preferred.
Apply at:
https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/cmf-design-internship-fall-2023-172105