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What to Expect As an interior designer in Tesla's LA Design Studio Team, you will be responsible for the interior design development of future Tesla vehicles.You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class vehicle designs in terms of form and function. Using your considerable production design experience and innovative thinking, you will primarily be tasked with creating designs for future cars, but you may also be called upon for other design tasks (exterior design, product design, spaceship design, etc.) based on your skillset. Our design team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the same in our potential candidates. You will report to a design manager and this position resides in Tesla's Design Studio in Hawthorne, California. What You'll Do Develop interior design proposals for Tesla vehicles, ranging from broad design themes all the way to component-level design Create compelling sketches that show a vision for the future of Tesla design Guide a design from the sketch phase to concept modeling in Alias or clay, and through to A-class surfacing Work with engineers to come up with design and engineering solutions that serve the design vision and also fit with the engineering constraints Participate in cross-functional strategy, timing, and process discussion as it pertains to vehicle development Work with CMF designers to create designs that consider the opportunities and limits of the color and trim vision, and work with them to create a unified vision for the designs Work with suppliers to achieve the best possible product in terms of craftsmanship, cost, and engineering, while also staying as close to the design vision as possible Collaborate with the fabrication team to complete prototypes when necessary Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessity and as your own skillset dictates What You'll Bring Degree in Automotive or Transportation Design, or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in production automotive design, or a combination of advanced and production design Must understand the fundamental differences in design and engineering of premium cars and have examples of completed programs Must have in-depth technical knowledge of prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes as it relates to automotive design High level of skill taking 2D sketches to 3D modeling in Alias and clay Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships Exceptional visual and oral communication skills Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects Demonstrated an ability to deliver successful designs under tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout career Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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 options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $79,800 - $245,100/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla Motors, Inc.

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