What to Expect
The Design Lead bridges hands-on design execution and team leadership within Tesla’s Infrastructure Development organization. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will guide and quality-assure the work of Design Managers across France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg — ensuring every project from feasibility through construction handover meets Tesla’s design standards. You are an expert Revit practitioner and experienced people leader, equally comfortable producing precise documentation and coaching a team member through a complex permit submission.
What You'll Do-
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Design Managers; set clear direction, manage workload, and resolve design bottlenecks
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Own the full design lifecycle for complex or flagship projects: feasibility, concept, design development, construction documentation, and post-handover review
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Produce and oversee high-quality, construction-ready Revit models and documentation sets with seamless cross-discipline coordination
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Lead due diligence assessments on potential sites and drive remodel/expansion planning for existing Tesla locations
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Manage permit processes with external vendors and local authorities
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Establish and maintain regional design standards, BIM protocols, and drawing conventions aligned to Tesla standards
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Relentless focus on value engineering to optimize performance and cost
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Support cost estimations and bid packages
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Subject matter expert within the region – primary design contact for internal stakeholders
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Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering (or equivalent evidence of exceptional ability)
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7+ years of professional experience delivering complex, multi-site architectural programs; demonstrated track record leading or mentoring a design team
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Deep knowledge of the full design lifecycle for commercial or retail projects
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Expert proficiency in Autodesk Revit and BIM 360; able to set BIM standards and audit team outputs
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Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud; full understanding of CAD and international drawing standards
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Working knowledge of local building codes, European Accessibility Act, zoning regulations, and permit processes across the Western Region
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Clear communicator able to distil complex design challenges for technical and non-technical audiences; strong stakeholder management across internal teams and external partners
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Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without sacrificing quality
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English required; Dutch or French strongly preferred
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.
