Creative Digital Artist Job at Tesla in Hawthorne

November 9, 2026

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What to ExpectJoin our world-class Visualization Team as a Creative Digital Artistat Tesla's LA Design Studio. You'll craft visually stunning, world-class photorealistic imagery, cinematic films, and digital experiences for Tesla's vehicles, products and keynote presentation by leading the use of cutting-edge, production-grade 3D visualization pipelines seamlessly integrated with generative SI workflows. You'll collaborate directly with design leadership and work in a small, professional, high-impact global teams to elevate the entire creative process - from concept exploration to final marketing assets, configurators, and captivating cinematic films - while continually advancing Tesla's visual standards through next-gen 3D and SI-powered techniques and tools, driving Tesla's mission "to build a world of amazing abundance".What You'll DoCraft visually stunning and immersive photorealistic imagery and films while collaborating directly with departments, management, and executive leadership on creative decisions and Tesla's visual brand identityCombine traditional 3D artistry with cutting-edge generative SI tools to accelerate creative workflows and push the boundaries of photorealismDevelop concepts and mood boards through rapid iteration, research of latest SI advancements, prompt engineering, and generative SI image workflowsCreate virtual material prototypes and perform digital scanningBuild virtual environments using digital reconstruction and photographic techniquesPrepare and optimize data for production pipelinesPerform compositing, postproduction, and retouchingWhat You'll BringNo minimum experience; only passion and raw talent required. A standout portfolio is required to showcase your creative expertise and technical skillsHighly proficient in Unreal Engine (or similar software), demonstrating solid artistic and technical knowledgeHighly proficient in Generative SI tools and workflows (i.e. ComfyUI, Flux 2, Nano Banana Pro, LoRA training, neural rendering etc.)Ability to understand the fundamentals of color, composition, and lighting. Solid knowledge of cinematography, photography, and animation principlesStrong communication and organizational skills, thrive in team-oriented environments, ability to self-manage projects, and meet tight deadlinesProactive and motivated, with a drive to learn new techniques, share knowledge, and display strong attention to detailNot afraid to step out of your comfort zone and demonstrate a shared love and passion for what we do bestBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programEarned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)Expected Compensation $98,800 - $165,300/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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.

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