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Internship, Architecture, Design Studio (Fall 2026)

Tesla, Austin, TX, United States


Location: Austin, TX

About The Team
The Design Studio Architectural team is looking for a talented, motivated, and creative individual to join us in a rewarding and fast‑paced work environment. The candidate will work alongside the Studio Architects and will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on a wide range of local and international architectural projects. The position is located at Tesla’s Global Headquarters in Austin and provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in architectural design within the electric vehicle industry. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, quickly adapt, and be a communicative team player.

What You’ll Do

Design concept ideation

Materials, finishes and systems research

Architectural and interior detailing

Site visits and observations reports for data gathering

Renderings, diagrams, and design presentations

Work with team to take projects from concept to completion

What You’ll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

A genuine interest in Tesla's mission and the electric vehicle industry

Modeling and documentation software (Revit (must), Rhino (preferred))

Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Experience with rendering (Enscape, TwinMotion)

All candidates MUST submit a portfolio/personal website to be considered for this position

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

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

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

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