Job Description
Interior Designer, Cabin UX & Lighting, Interiors Engineering Tesla Motors, Inc. 92,000 - 180,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont May 13, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking to hire a designer to push the creative boundaries of lighting and cabin UX, as Tesla pursues a path to enabling autonomous transport.
As an interior designer, 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. Working alongside the most creative and resourceful designers and engineers in the world on a lean and agile team, you will be responsible for cabin design themes, from concept definition at the industrial design phase, to prototype creation, design iterations as well as working with suppliers on developing new key technologies and methodologies to enable scaling of the design. Using your considerable production design experience and innovative thinking, you will primarily be tasked with creating designs for future cars. Our design team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the same in our potential candidates. What You'll Do
Engineer, develop and execute world-class interior cabin themes that meet vehicle styling intent and are compliant to regulatory requirements
Developing new novel designs that will enable new technology adoption
Work through the entire product cycle with critical input early in development by collaborating with Tesla's design/styling and engineering teams
Participate in the iterative process with all stakeholders to deliver the optimal balance of form, function, performance and cost
Direct Tesla and supplier engineering development to enable successful execution
Maintain all required product design roadmap across all programs with a clear understanding of attribute weighting
Work with cross functional integration of interior lighting and switches with the Tesla design/styling team, interior engineering, Low-voltage electronics and manufacturing as well as with Tesla supply chain teams and supplier engineers to achieve technical feasible designs 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
Understanding of design and engineering differences in premium vehicles with examples of completed programs
In-depth technical knowledge of prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes related to automotive design
High proficiency in taking 2D sketches to 3D modeling in Alias and clay
Strong ability to create and maintain cross-functional working relationships
Exceptional visual and oral communication skills with demonstrated creativity in design and problem-solving for complex engineering challenges 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: 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
Expected Compensation
$92,000 - $180,000/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.