Careers · San Francisco
Build a career
around cars
done right.
ESM Motors is a woman-owned, enthusiast-led studio in San Francisco. Every vehicle is handled in-house, so the people on our team are the reason the work looks the way it does.
Where you could work
One shop, many crafts.
We do protection, restyling, detailing, performance installs, and vehicle storage under one roof. Here’s where you could fit in.
01 / Protection
Paint protection film & wraps
Precise film and color-change installs where clean edges and hidden seams are the standard.
Surface prep and decontamination
Film fitment and edge wrapping
Final quality inspection
02 / Tint
Window tint
Ceramic tint installs that look factory, with no bubbles, gaps, or lifted edges.
Film cutting and shaping
Clean, dust-free installs
Post-install checks
03 / Detailing
Detailing & paint correction
Safe washes, deep interior resets, and multi-step polishing ahead of ceramic coating.
Paint correction and polishing
Ceramic coating application
Interior deep cleaning
04 / Performance
Performance installs
Intakes, suspension, exhausts, brakes, and carbon parts, fitted and torqued to spec.
Mechanical installs
Fitment and alignment
Test drives and inspections
05 / Client care
Client & vault operations
The first and last person clients meet—scheduling, handovers, and caring for vehicles in ESM Vault.
Scheduling and client updates
Vehicle intake and handover
Vault care and records
Something else?
Don’t see your role?
If you’re great at what you do and care about cars, we’d still like to hear from you.
Why work at ESM
We hold every detail to a higher standard and give clients honest guidance. We look for people who want to work the same way.
01
Enthusiast-led
ESM was founded by a lifelong car enthusiast. Passion for cars is part of the job, not a side note.
02
Real craft, in-house
Every vehicle is handled by our own team—no subcontractors—so your skills show up in the finished work.
03
Learn across services
Protection, detailing, tint, performance installs, and storage all happen under one roof.
04
Built in San Francisco
A woman-owned studio on Mission Street, working on some of the Bay Area’s most cared-for cars.
How to apply
Three steps to join the team.
A simple process, with a real conversation at every step.
01
Send your details
Email us your resume or a short summary, the kind of work you do, and photos of recent work if you have them.
02
Intro conversation
If there’s a fit, we’ll set up a call to talk about your experience and what you’re looking for.
03
Meet the team
Visit the shop, meet the people you’d work with, and see how we work day to day.
We don’t post every opening.
If you’re detail-obsessed and love cars, send us a note. We keep strong applications on file and reach out when a role opens.
FAQ.
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about working with us.
Are you hiring right now?
We don’t always post openings, but we’re always glad to hear from skilled, detail-obsessed people. Send your details and we’ll keep them on file.
What should I include in my application?
Your resume or a short summary, the type of work you do, and photos of recent work if you have them.
Where is the shop?
3146 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110