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What to Expect Join our world-class Visualization Team as a Creative Digital Artist at Tesla's LA Design Studio. You'll craft visually stunning, world-class photorealistic imagery, cinematic films, and digital experiences for Tesla's vehicles, products and keynote presentation by leading the use of cutting-edge, production-grade 3D visualization pipelines seamlessly integrated with generative SI workflows. You'll collaborate directly with design leadership and work in a small, professional, high-impact global teams to elevate the entire creative process - from concept exploration to final marketing assets, configurators, and captivating cinematic films - while continually advancing Tesla's visual standards through next-gen 3D and SI-powered techniques and tools, driving Tesla's mission "to build a world of amazing abundance". What You'll Do Craft visually stunning and immersive photorealistic imagery and films while collaborating directly with departments, management, and executive leadership on creative decisions and Tesla's visual brand identity Combine traditional 3D artistry with cutting-edge generative AI tools to accelerate creative workflows and push the boundaries of photorealism Develop concepts and mood boards through rapid iteration, research of latest AI advancements, prompt engineering, and generative AI image workflows Create virtual material prototypes and perform digital scanning Build virtual environments using digital reconstruction and photographic techniques Prepare and optimize data for production pipelines Perform compositing, postproduction, and retouching What You'll Bring No minimum experience; only passion and raw talent required. A standout portfolio is required to showcase your creative expertise and technical skills Highly proficient in Unreal Engine (or similar software), demonstrating solid artistic and technical knowledge Highly proficient in Generative SI tools and workflows (i.e. ComfyUI, Flux 2, Nano Banana Pro, LoRA training, neural rendering etc.) Ability to understand the fundamentals of color, composition, and lighting. Solid knowledge of cinematography, photography, and animation principles Strong communication and organizational skills, thrive in team-oriented environments, ability to self-manage projects, and meet tight deadlines Proactive and motivated, with a drive to learn new techniques, share knowledge, and display strong attention to detail Not afraid to step out of your comfort zone and demonstrate a shared love and passion for what we do best Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels) Expected Compensation $98,800 - $165,300/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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.