Effect Design Intern - Motion & AI (Summer 2027)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an Effect Design Intern for the 2027 Summer term in San Jose. You will lead concepting and design for short-video effects, including typography, transitions, and on-screen visuals, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or master’s in arts/design/HCI with strong motion, typography, and AI tool experience. This internship offers hands-on projects, industry exposure, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master’s degree in Arts, Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with solid design fundamentals; proficiency in AE, C4D, Photoshop, and other design/video post-production tools, with proven animation and effect design abilities.
• Keen awareness of industry trends and AI advancements, with a sharp eye for post-production, visual styles, and motion design.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented, with a habit of reflection and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about motion design, intellectually curious, with a global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead effect concepting and design for TikTok’s short-video and live streaming products, including dynamic typography, transitions, on-screen effects, filters, beautification, and retouching.
• Co-create effect product solutions with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams—translate creative concepts into feasible designs and follow through development, testing, and launch to ensure fidelity.
• Proactively identify emerging short-video trends, visual styles, and effect mechanics; drive high-quality proposals to execution.
• Monitor user feedback and performance data; iterate on effects based on user needs and market shifts.
• Integrate AI tools into daily workflows, leveraging AI capabilities to define and explore new effect features, and optimize effect toolchains.

Skills

Motion design

Typography

Animation

AI tools

Education

Undergraduate or Master's in Arts/Design/HCI

Tools

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Photoshop

Job description

TikTok is seeking an Effect Design Intern for the 2027 Summer term in San Jose. You will lead concepting and design for short-video effects, including typography, transitions, and on-screen visuals, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or master’s in arts/design/HCI with strong motion, typography, and AI tool experience. This internship offers hands-on projects, industry exposure, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced,