Vehicle Accessories & Merchandise Product Intern

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

The Vehicle Accessories and Merchandise team at Tesla is responsible for all product development of vehicle accessories and merchandise (apparel and lifestyle products) in addition to all operations within the Tesla Shop. As a product intern for the vehicle accessory and merchandise business, you will be working directly with the Program and Product Managers with a focus on ensuring all products are on track for upcoming launches. We’re looking for someone who has an incredible attention to detail, has strong communication skills, is extremely organized and who has a passion for product development and business operations of aftermarket accessories and merchandise as it ties back to Tesla’s overall mission.

Job Responsibilities

• Test fitting accessories on vehicles, photoshoot coordination, marketing strategy, copy readiness, inventory readiness and overall merchandising strategy within the Tesla Shop website
• Support in events where product is planned to be featured or sold. In addition, you will be involved in providing insights from market research, sales data and customer feedback to make decisions for future product development

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing Degree in Business, Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field that relates to product development/innovation  
• Evidence of exceptional ability in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment 
• Demonstrated success driving tangible impact / influential in a broader organization  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Wrike and other project management tools 
• Highly collaborative, team oriented and comfortable leading cross-functional projects and bringing creative and innovative ideas to the team