Digital Designer

What To Expect
As a Digital Designer working within the Design Studio, you will be primarily tasked to bridge design and engineering, as you help consistently develop the highest-quality digital prototypes for both interior and exterior of production and concept vehicles. Your role will be integral to the design and development of Tesla vehicles, interpreting and defining design intent while crafting and creating accurate and beautiful 3D models. You will be expected to develop high quality, production-ready surfaces and be a trusted source, advisor and problem solver. It is expected that your work displays artistry, imagination and innovation.

Our world-class team operates with a non-conventional automotive product development philosophy of high interdisciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and be challenged, to create, and to innovate.

What You'll Do

Develop forms from 2D sketches and renderings

High Level concept and Class-A surface modeling skills in Bezier math techniques

Help create and develop new digital design tools for the team – we are always evolving

Mentor junior team members as deemed necessary

Develop section proposals

Be a team leader and when requested fully supervise team members, managing projects, assigning tasks, checking surface quality and giving guidance

Regularly review all data for quality and use of “best modeling practice” as defined by Tesla, providing feedback as needed

Take active measures to ensure data deliveries are met on time managing resources as deemed necessary

What You'll Bring

Minimum 5 years of ICEM Surf/Alias experience in an automotive environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

An ability to comprehend dimensional variation and its impact on nominal surface gap and flush conditions as well as an ability to develop alternative surface solutions to minimize the visibility of variation

Must have mastered multiple software packages and possess the ability to apply the best software to use for any given design phase

A comprehensive understanding of material selection and impact on surfacing opportunities. This might include material behaviors beyond “free state” such as seals, wrapped foams and carpets that might deform on install

Experience leading a team developing Class-A surfaces for vehicle programs, including checking data for “best modeling practice” and providing feedback as necessary

Benefits
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:

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

$68,400 - $131,100/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.

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