About the role#
As a Visualization intern, you will join the Design Studio to create pre-rendered and real-time photorealistic automotive and product imagery. You will produce animations, digital assets, and virtual environments that support global projects. This is a full-time, on-site internship.
What you'll do#
- Render high-quality, photorealistic advertising content.
- Collaborate with leadership to provide art direction for visual imagery.
- Build realistic and fictitious digital assets and virtual environments.
- Optimize CAD data and assets for production.
- Assist with environmental atmospheric and lighting setups.
- Develop materials and textures using PBR pipelines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program related to Digital Production.
- Technical and artistic knowledge of Unreal Engine.
- Foundational understanding of animation, film, cinematography, or photography.
- Familiarity with PBR-based workflows.
- A strong eye for color, visual composition, and lighting.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Resourceful, organized, and proactive communication skills.
- A portfolio or personal website is required for all applications.
- Preferred: Experience with Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Zbrush, or Photoshop.
- Preferred: Knowledge of character rigging, animation, or photogrammetry.
Location & details#
- Location: Hawthorne, California.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
- Compensation: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour plus benefits.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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