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3D Generalist, UI Design

Tesla Motors, Inc.
68,400 - 250,800 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Hawthorne
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect As a member of the in-vehicle Visualization Team, you will be responsible for the design and creation of digital assets and environments, as well as real-time and pre-rendered photorealistic automotive and product visualizations. Your work has the potential to be seen on a global scale, helping influence people and communities to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do Creation of realistic and fictitious virtual environments and assets Optimization of assets and scenes for use in both real-time and pre-rendered environments Ability to create good topology 3D models within pre-determined polygon count limits Material generation and virtual material prototyping (PBR pipeline) Environmental atmospheric and lighting setups, UV and texturing Rendering high-quality, photorealistic vehicle and product contentScanning (photogrammetry) of real-world, organic environments and asset What You'll Bring Strong portfolio displaying your amazing skills as a 3D generalist with special attention to vehicles and environmentsClean examples of artistic and technical knowledge Previous experience in a video game company (Riot Games, Naughty Dog, EA, Epic, Rockstar etc.) a huge plus Knowledge of PBR based workflows and software (e.g., Substance 3D) Ability to understand color, visual compositions, and lighting Strong knowledge of traditional DCC tools (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop) Experience with photogrammetry and knowledge of processing software (e.g., Reality Capture) also a plus Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $68,400 - $250,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay 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.