Motion Designer, Core Vehicle Software UI

What to Expect

We’re looking for a Motion Designer to own all motion graphics across the vehicle UI and companion mobile app. You’ll design and implement fluid, purposeful animations that elevate the in-car and phone experience—working closely with the core UI designers and engineers. You’ll be embedded with the core vehicle software UI design team and expected to ship high-quality motion that feels native to Tesla’s design language.

What You'll Do

• Product UI motion
• Micro-interactions
• Design system motion
• Integration with engineering

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of full-time motion design experience
• Strong portfolio of motion work 2D and 3D for interactive products (UI, apps, or games preferred)
• Experience animating with code (e.g., Lottie, Rive, CSS/JS, native animation frameworks) and/or modern AI coding/animation tools
• Ability to translate design intent into performant, production-ready motion

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:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$133,000 - $285,000/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.