Creative Design Intern (-Design)
TikTok
About the Role
TikTok Design is dedicated to providing a first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users globally. We aim to help users create and express themselves better, discover the world's diversity and beauty, break down barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team comprising Product Designers, Creative Designers, Visual Designers, Content Designers, and Localization Experts. We are seeking talented individuals for an internship program that offers hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply knowledge to real-world challenges.
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
- Vibe Coding proficiency – able to build high‑fidelity prototypes using AI‑assisted coding tools.
- AI tools for design efficiency.
- Familiarity with design systems and component‑based practices.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Prior product design internship or project experience (consumer apps preferred).