Design Operations Project Intern (TikTok LIVE) - 2026 Start (BS/MS) at TikTok Inc.

University of Delaware; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Design Operations Project Intern (TikTok LIVE) to contribute to visual design and video content for branding and lead generation. The role offers hands-on experience from concept through execution in a fast-paced team.

Based in the United States, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, organize assets, and apply feedback to deliver visuals and motion elements while developing skills in Figma and After Effects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a design-related BS/MS degree.
• Basic visual and video production skills with Figma and After Effects familiarity.
• Strong visual sense and ability to iterate based on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support production of visual designs and video content for branding and lead gen.
• Edit short-form videos for social media, creator content and campaigns.
• Design KV, posters, covers, social graphics and simple motion elements.
• Participate in the full creative workflow from concept to optimization.
• Assist with day-to-day content production and cross-functional tasks.
• Organize assets, manage versions and maintain design guidelines.

Skills

Visual design

Video editing

Content creation

English

Arabic

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in Design or related

Tools

Figma

After Effects

Job description

Design Operations Project Intern (TikTok LIVE) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Our team focuses on lead generation, helping small and medium-sized commercial creators acquire customers through TikTok live streaming and convert traffic into sustainable revenue.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of visual designs and video content for branding and lead generation initiatives
• Edit short-form videos for social media, creator content, and campaign use, including basic post-production and packaging
• Design visual assets such as key visuals (KV), posters, covers, social media graphics, and simple motion elements
• Participate in the full creative workflow from concept ideation to execution, iteration, and optimization based on feedback
• Support daily content production, including campaign promotions, creator education materials, and internal presentation assets
• Assist with day-to-day team operations, including content coordination, basic data analysis, and cross-functional support.
• Help organize design and video assets, manage versions, and maintain basic design guidelines

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Design, Visual Communication, New Media, Film, Animation, or a related field
• Basic visual and video production skills with familiarity in tools such as Figma and After Effects
• Strong visual sense with awareness of content styles and social media trends
• Good learning ability and execution skills; able to iterate efficiently based on feedback
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to deliver tasks under deadlines
• High oral and written fluency in English and Arabic. Our team works with stakeholders from both the Middle East and globally and will be required to communicate effectively with them

Preferred Qualifications

• Portfolio or previous work samples (course projects or personal work are acceptable)
• Experience creating content for short-form video platforms such as TikTok, Reels, or Shorts
• Familiarity with or experience using AI-assisted design or video tools (e.g. Midjourney, Runway, ChatGPT, Firefly)
• Basic understanding of motion graphics or simple animation workflows

Job Information

About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.