Tesla
The Tesla Design team is responsible for the user interface of all vehicles, energy products, and apps. As a Creative Technologist, you will research, design, innovate, and prototype new user experiences across Tesla’s product portfolio. Candidates should have exceptional design and development skills, a great sense of aesthetics, and a passion for exploring emerging technologies. You will be responsible for developing high fidelity prototypes to test design ideas and influence software and hardware decisions of upcoming features and vehicle programs.
The future of cars and sustainable energy can be whatever we want it to be. We are looking for someone to help us shape that future – someone with passion, dedication, and the drive to make Tesla’s products of today and tomorrow great.
What You’ll Do
- Apply knowledge of UI design and software engineering to develop high fidelity prototypes of new user interfaces and interaction models
- Create and make decisions that implement a design language consistent throughout the Tesla UI platform (in-car, mobile, etc.)
- Strategically imagine, conceive of, manage, and drive UI design projects from concept to implementation
- Act as liaison to provide feedback and ensure design integrity of projects between designers and software engineers
What You’ll Bring
- Deep experience in interaction prototyping for different form factors and interfaces
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, such as JavaScript/HTML/CSS, WebGL (Three.JS), React, Svelte
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience working with 3D Game Engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine or Godot a plus
- Experience interfacing software with hardware prototyping platforms such as Arduino a plus
Compensation and 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
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.
