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Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around 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 provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
The People Content team is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join us, based in Austin, Texas, or Palo Alto, California. This person will support the design and development of visual content that brings our HR/People campaigns, policies, processes, and programs to life in memorable and meaningful ways.
Working alongside the People Content creative team, this person will contribute to projects across digital, motion, print, events, and internal campaigns. Supporting the business, this person will bring a problem-solving mindset, a proactive and results-oriented approach, and a talent for generating creative ideas.
This internship offers hands-on experience developing creative from concept through execution, with opportunities to progressively take ownership of projects and contribute ideas to the team’s visual direction. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact and help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the concepting, design, development, and delivery of HR/visual content across variety of channels and formats, including digital, motion, print, events, and internal campaigns
- Translate briefs, ideas, and complex information into clear, engaging visual solutions
- Implement People Content plans quickly, including preparing and publishing content
- Review content to ensure a high standard of quality and consistency across a variety of design, animation, typography, grammar, and brand
- Collaborate with designers, producers, writers, and cross-functional partners to develop and refine creative
- Present work, receive feedback, and iterate quickly while developing strong creative rationale
- Identify and drive opportunities to enhance visual communication, creative systems, and processes across programs, events, and initiatives
- Model a collaborative, creative, fun, and results-driven culture
What You'll Bring
Strong foundation in graphic design fundamentals, including typography, composition, hierarchy, branding, and visual storytelling; experience or interest in motion graphics and illustration is a plusAbility to generate compelling ideas, solve problems, and achieve goals using design tools and softwareSkilled in graphic design tools and software, including Figma and Adobe Creative SuiteAbility to articulate creative decisions, receive feedback constructively, and iterate quicklyCuriosity and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and approaches to visual communicationPositive attitude with a bias for action and solutions; ability to work well with others, including executives, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentA portfolio demonstrating strong visual design fundamentals and creative thinking; motion graphics, illustration, and photography work are welcome
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > 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) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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