Signs & Graphics Designer

About the role

• Signs & Graphics Designer | Tesla (Design)
• Location: HAYWARD, California | Req ID: 276818 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Own signage and environmental graphic projects end to end—from concept and design through vendor execution and supervised installation—across multiple workplace and lab sites. Translate commercial office and lab needs into clear, functional, brand-aligned designs that improve navigation, brand presence, and the experience of people spaces.

What You'll Do

• Lead signage and environmental graphics projects end to end from brief through design, production, installation, and closeout
• Design wayfinding, signage layouts, and environmental graphics for people spaces aligned with brand and accessibility standards
• Create production-ready artwork files and specifications for external vendors
• Localize templates for specific sites and team messaging
• Coordinate with vendors on fabrication, materials, timelines, and quality to meet design intent
• Conduct site surveys and measurements while supervising installations for correct placement and finish quality
• Partner with facilities, workplace, and brand stakeholders on scope, schedules, brand guidelines, file management, and proof reviews

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field or equivalent experience 3–5 years of experience in environmental graphics and wayfinding for workplaces, lobbies, labs, and shared spaces
• Experience owning projects end to end including vendor coordination and on-site install supervision
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign)
• Understanding of signage materials, fabrication, installation methods, ADA guidelines, and safety standards
• Strong layout, typography, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong organization and communication skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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)

Expected Compensation$72,000 - $144,000/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.