Ui/Ux Application Design Internship (Winter/Spring 2024)

What To Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January or February 2024 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2024) or into Spring/Summer 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.
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 Programs at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Locations

Fremont, CA

About The Team
Tesla is looking for a UI/UX Design intern to help define how internal users will interact with our homegrown ERP systems. The applicant must have an affinity for minimal design, typography, and attention to the smallest of details. A strong ability to distill complex problems into simple, elegant solutions is key to success at Tesla. We are a fast-paced company with an entrepreneurial spirit, so the majority of the work will be focused on innovating original and creative content and application, as well as final deliverables and solutions that work in the real world.
What You’ll Do

• Work with other designers and software engineers to provide designs that showcase a strong message to the end-user through simple and effective messaging.
• Communicate effectively with your team to ensure all design efforts are widely influenced in order to drive business outcomes.
• UI/UX design for enterprise software.
• Leverage user flows and visual designs such as UI elements.
• Focus on user centric design platforms.

What You’ll Bring

• Self-motivated, able to work independently but also collaborative and driven by group critique.
• Proficiency with Jira, SQL or other tools is a plus.
• Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction or related field of study.
• Professional and positive communication skills.
• Ability to communicate design concept ideas through sketches, prototypes and wireframes.
• A portfolio showcasing UI and visual design work with a strong graphic design sensibility.
• Must be proficient and highly skilled in Photoshop, Invision, Design Studio, Sketch or other design tools.

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

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)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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 time after 90 days of employment 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
$26.44 - $37.02 + 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.
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