Product Design Intern (Summer 2027)

Patreon; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and视

Flexible Time Off policy

Parental leave & family benefits

Learning stipend

Hybrid work offices: SF, NYC, Porto

Job summary

Patreon is seeking a design-focused intern to help build and launch user-centered features that empower creators. You will work closely with engineers, PMs, data scientists, and other designers on meaningful projects tied to the creator economy.

You’ll be guided by an experienced design mentor, tackling real design challenges and expanding your skills throughout the 12-week program in May–August 2027 (or June–September 2027).

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX, HCI, or related field.
• Foundation in visual design, interaction design, and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship a feature that supports the creator economy on Patreon’s platform.
• Collaborate with a world-class product team including engineers, PMs, data scientists and designers to bring projects to life.
• Learn under an experienced design mentor and tackle real-world design challenges.
• Participate in an intern cohort in San Francisco or New York City and take part in professional development events.

Skills

Curiosity

Portfolio

Passion for Patreon mission

User-centered design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design/UX-related field

Job description

• Our summer internship is a 12-week program running May–August 2027 or June–September 2027. This internship is designed for students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Make an impact. You’ll build and ship a feature that directly supports the creator economy and helps your favorite creators turn their passions into sustainable careers
• Collaborate with the best. You’ll be embedded within a world-class product team, working closely with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and other designers to bring your project to life
• Learn and grow. With guidance from an experienced design mentor, you’ll tackle design challenges, gain hands-on experience, and grow your skills throughout the internship
• Have fun! Beyond building great products, you’ll join an intern cohort in San Francisco or New York City and participate in professional development opportunities and fun events

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans are available to our US employees and their dependents. Our plans have a nationwide network and we also cover a primary care concierge membership.
• Balance & Wellness: We offer a generous Flexible Time Off policy, in addition to days throughout the year where everyone takes the same day off to recharge our batteries. Employees and their dependents also have access to therapy, coaching, and Employee Assistance Programs services.
• Family Planning: We provide 20 weeks of paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits, as well as an annual stipend for new additions to your families (including pets!).
• Lifestyle & Learning: You’ll have stipends to fund your personal lifestyle and to support your favorite creators on Patreon, as well as an annual stipend for learning and development.
• Hybrid Work: Our offices are in San Francisco, New York, and Porto. Plus, we have more teammates working remotely around the world.
• Financial Support: We offer employer matching for our retirement plans and Health Savings Account (HSA), as well as access to 1:1 financial guidance with a Certified Financial Planner.

• You’re curious, enjoy experimenting with new ideas, and are excited to build from 0 to 1
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
• Foundation in visual design, interaction design, and prototyping
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow through feedback
• You have a creative portfolio that showcases your experience bridging thoughtful product strategy and design execution through user-centered design
• Genuine passion for Patreon’s mission and supporting the creator economy