Sr. Vehicle Designer, Exteriors

As an exterior designer in Tesla's LA Design Studio Team, you will be responsible for the exterior 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 (interior 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 is located at Tesla's Design Studio in Hawthorne, California.

Responsibilities

• Develop exterior 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

Requirements

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 :

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Expected Compensation

102,600 - $205,200 / 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.

Salary : $102,600 - $205,200