Internship

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application:   

This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.    

Internship Program at Tesla   

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.  

About the Team   

As an Automative Photographer and Digital Retoucher intern at Tesla, you will be responsible for the photography of our vehicles and other Tesla products. In addition to photography, you will also digitally retouch images. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class content including graphic design, branding videos, photography, and more. 

Using your photography experience and innovative thinking, you will be tasked with working with the team in photographing and retouching our products and other photography needs, but you may also be called upon for other tasks (pre-production, scouting, on-set assistance) based on your skillset.  

Locations: Tesla Design Studio - Hawthorne, CA 

Job Responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant area 

• Proficient in Photo hardware and editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, VirtualRig, CaptureOne, CameraRAW, Lightroom, etc.) 

• Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships and exceptional visual and oral communication skills 

• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects and demonstrated an ability to deliver successful content under tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout career 

• Excellent capabilities of automotive photography (interior and exterior), and full comprehension of photography, including lighting, camera hardware, studio and on-site experience 

• Excellent capabilities of digital retouching, specifically for automotive imagery (interior and exterior) 

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