Photographer

What to Expect

As a Automative Photographer and Digital Retoucher at Tesla, you will be responsible for the photography of our vehicles and other Tesla products. In addition to photography, you will also be digitally retouching images. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class content including graphic design, branding, videos, photography, and more.  

Using your considerable photography experience and innovative thinking, you will be tasked with working with the team in photographing and retouching our products and other photography needs, but you may also be called upon for other tasks (pre-production, scouting, on-set assistance) based on your skillset. Our dcreative team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the same in our potential candidates. This position is located in Los Angeles, California, and reports to the manager for visual design at the design studio. 

What You’ll Do

• Photograph and retouch digital imagery of Tesla vehicles and a variety of Tesla products (Solar Roof, Solar Panels, Merchandise, Vehicle Accessories, Lifestyle)  
• Collaborate with various departments to execute photography projects, such as factory teams and engineer testing teams and ability to operate within the content team and independently 
• Identify and solve problems within digital imagery with the available tools 
• Some projects will require you to work with sales, engineers, digital modelers, architects, and other professionals within the company 
• Participate in cross-functional strategy, timing, and process discussion as it pertains to the brand and our visual design principle 
• Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders of other disciplines 
• Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessity and as your own skillset dictates 

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent experience, and 4+ years working experience in related field 
• Must be able to show a portfolio of work that reflects creative thinking, broad range, and modern, minimalist taste 
• Proficient in Photo hardware and editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, VirtualRig, CaptureOne, CameraRAW, Lightroom, etc.) 
• Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships and exceptional visual and oral communication skills 
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects and demonstrated an ability to deliver successful content under tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout career 
• Excellent capabilities of automotive photography (interior and exterior), and full comprehension of photography, including lighting, camera hardware, studio and on-site experience 
• Excellent capabilities of digital retouching, specifically for automotive imagery (interior and exterior) 

Compensation and 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

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.