UX Designer (m/w/d)
Tesla · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Job highlights
- Design future digital experiences for Tesla.com.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally.
- Create innovative solutions for product education.
- Measure and iterate on design performance.
- Bring 5+ years of interactive web design experience.
About the role
About the Role
Tesla is seeking a talented UX Designer to shape the future of Tesla.com. You will be responsible for researching, designing, innovating, prototyping, and testing new digital experiences that will define the future of Tesla's online presence. Your work will impact how consumers, businesses, and municipalities transition to EVs and sustainable energy, and embrace an autonomous future.
As part of the UX Design team, you will be instrumental in transforming the digital experiences for Tesla's global products and services. You will collaborate closely with sales teams, product owners, designers, engineers, and global partners, acting as a key contributor and originator. Your role will involve conceptualizing, designing, measuring the impact of, and implementing best-in-class digital experiences to empower customers to discover and learn about Tesla with confidence and excitement. We are looking for exceptional design skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a keen sense of aesthetics, aiming for experiences that are innovative, simple, and intuitive.
What You'll Do
- Research and define UX strategy, contributing to the overall product and design direction from concept to implementation.
- Develop creative and innovative design solutions for product education and purchase experiences to guide diverse customer segments.
- Continuously measure design performance against target customers and iterate for improvement.
- Collaborate effectively with engineers and partners, building strong relationships and trust with stakeholders.
- Present work regularly to partners, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Define and share Tesla UX design standards and guidelines, advocating for consistency across teams and partners.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, or equivalent project experience demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
- 5+ years of experience designing interactive web applications.
- An excellent portfolio showcasing user experience, visual design, and UI work with a strong design sensibility and user-centric storytelling.
- Excellent visual, UI, and interaction design skills, with the ability to tackle complex interaction design challenges.
- Customer-focused approach, with experience using design research methods to uncover customer insights.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, capable of working independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment driven by group critique.
- Ability to perform under minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-stress, iterative design process.
Key skills/competency
- User Experience Design
- Visual Design
- Interaction Design
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Web Applications
- Design Strategy
- UI Design
- Portfolio
- Customer Focus
Skills & topics
- UX Designer
- User Experience
- Visual Design
- Interaction Design
- UI Design
- Prototyping
- Web Design
- Design Strategy
- Tesla Careers
- Digital Experiences
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of interactive web design experience and your portfolio.
- Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize user-centric storytelling, visual, UI, and interaction design skills.
- Demonstrate customer focus: Provide examples of using design research to uncover customer insights.
- Prepare for collaboration: Be ready to discuss your experience working in fast-paced, iterative teams.
Technical preparation
Master Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.,Build interactive prototypes for user testing.,Conduct user research and usability testing.,Understand front-end development principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex design problem you solved.,How do you handle design feedback/critique?,Tell me about a time you collaborated effectively.,How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a UX Designer at Tesla?
- As a UX Designer at Tesla, you will research, design, innovate, prototype, and test new digital experiences for Tesla.com. You will also develop creative solutions for product education and purchase journeys, collaborate with engineering and product teams, measure design performance, and define UX design standards.
- What qualifications are essential for the UX Designer role at Tesla?
- Tesla requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, or equivalent project experience. You'll need over 5 years of experience designing interactive web applications, an excellent portfolio showcasing UX, visual, and UI design, and strong customer-centric storytelling abilities.
- How important is a portfolio for the UX Designer position at Tesla?
- Your portfolio is crucial. It needs to clearly showcase your user experience, visual design, and UI work, demonstrating a strong design sensibility and excellent user-centric storytelling. It's a primary way Tesla assesses your skills and experience.
- What kind of collaboration can I expect as a UX Designer at Tesla?
- You will work closely with sales teams, product owners, designers, engineers, and global partners. The role involves a high degree of collaboration, requiring you to build relationships, trust, and work effectively in a group critique environment.
- How does Tesla approach design iteration for UX Designers?
- Tesla emphasizes a continuous improvement approach. You'll be expected to constantly measure how your designs are performing for target customers and iterate to improve those experiences, fitting into a fast-paced, iterative design process.
- What is Tesla's work environment like for a UX Designer?
- Tesla's environment is fast-paced and iterative, requiring you to work under minimal supervision. It's a high-stress environment where collaboration and group critique are valued, alongside self-motivation and independent work.