Internship, Visual Merchandising & Retail Experience, Customer Experience for Sales & Delivery Operations (Fall 2026)

Description:
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 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.
Location: Nearest Retail Location (hourly pay will vary based on location)

Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and documentation of visual guidelines, helping define how new products and experiences come to life in-store
Support the audit process of showroom presentations across North American locations by collecting visual data, analyzing consistency, and reporting deviations
Collaborate with Retail Experience and Store Design team to create standardized procedures that optimize and scale visual execution in stores
Help maintain a central library of visual reference materials and merchandising best practices
Participate in store visits (virtual and in-person) and assist in the preparation of retail toolkits, visual playbooks, and rollout documents
Contribute ideas and research that support the evolution of store presentation and brand storytelling

Requirements:
Pursuing a degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Marketing, Industrial Design, or related field
Strong visual and aesthetic sensibility, with a passion for brand storytelling through space and design
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
Comfortable analyzing visual data and providing insights to drive consistency
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
A self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a desire to learn from cross-functional teams
Contribute ideas and research that support the evolution of store presentation and brand storytelling

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
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

Expected Compensation
$20.43 - $33.65 + benefitsPay 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.