Product Design Intern (-Design)
TikTok
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. We are an international design team with Product Designers, Creative Designers, Visual Designers, Content Designers, and Localization Experts from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible.
About the Role
The TikTok Design Team provides first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users globally, helping them create and express better, discover diversity, break down barriers, and build bridges between people. This internship offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions globally. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Key Responsibilities
- Own product design for TikTok’s short-video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C- and B-side experiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
- Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
- Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
- Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design-development collaboration.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
- Full-stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
- Vibe Coding proficiency – able to build high-fidelity prototypes using AI-assisted coding tools.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented; values reflection and iterative improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Familiarity with design systems and component-based practices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $30-$30
- Day one access to: health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
- Potential eligibility for housing allowance if not working 100% remote.