Product Designer Project Intern (-Design-UX)
TikTok
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Product managementData analysisStakeholder management
- Nice to have
- Social mediaFigmaStatistics
- Work
- On-site in San Jose · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Stakeholder management42%Product management36%Social media8%Data analysis4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The TikTok Design team shapes the end-to-end experience of TikTok and related international products. Individual feature decisions must connect naturally with the wider product experience. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
Key Responsibilities
- Design for TikTok, the creative short video platform that targets global users.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, researchers, UX writers, and engineers.
- Participate in every aspect of the product development process, from generating ideas to refining pixel-perfect designs before launch.
- Rapidly prototype conceptual product ideas, design user flows based on data analysis and user research, gather feedback from various stakeholders, iterate on designs, and deliver products with the best user experience.
- Integrate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing product experience updates.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visual Communication, Interaction Design, or a related field.
- Available to intern for at least 5 months.
- Strong foundation in UX/UI and interaction design.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma.
- Portfolio submission is required and must demonstrate end-to-end design thinking, interaction design, and visual design capabilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about creating high-quality user experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Curious, self-motivated, and eager to explore emerging technologies, including AI-powered design workflows, AI tools, or AI-assisted coding ("vibe coding").
- Experience rapidly iterating on design concepts and exploring multiple solutions to user problems.
- Familiarity with user research, A/B testing, data-driven design methodologies, and product optimization.
- Experience creating interactive prototypes using Figma, Principle, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
- Strong visual design sense, attention to detail, and understanding of mobile design systems across iOS and Android platforms.
- Active user of content creation or social media platforms, with a passion for creating, sharing, and discovering content.
- Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while driving meaningful impact.
- Enthusiasm for TikTok, short-form video products, creator ecosystems, and online communities.
Job Information
- Compensation: $30/hour (Campus Intern)
- Benefits: Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits. 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time. Potential housing allowance for non-remote interns.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.