Product Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a campus Design Intern to help shape user experiences for billions of users. You will own product design tasks across TikTok’s short-video and live services, collaborating with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to iterate designs and translate ideas into specs.

Interns gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted tooling, gain exposure to design systems, and participate in workshops, social events, and development programs. Availability details to be stated in resume.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Undergraduate or Master’s degree in a technical field (HCI/AI/CS/Design).
• Full‑stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
• Vibe Coding proficiency – able to build high‑fidelity prototypes with AI tools.
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and learning‑oriented; values reflection and improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own product design for TikTok’s short‑video, live streaming, and local services.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations.
• Continuously improve UX by tracking global trends and user behavior.
• Support design implementation using Vibe Coding with engineering on fidelity.
• Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency and translate needs into specs.

Skills

Product design

Vibe Coding

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in HCI/AI/CS/Design

Tools

AI-assisted coding tools

Job description

Responsibilities

TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible.

Responsibilities

TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands‑on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real‑world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

• Own product design for TikTok’s short-video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C-side 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master’s 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.
• Vibe Coding proficiency – able to build high‑fidelity prototypes using AI‑assisted coding tools.
• 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).
• Familiarity with design systems and component‑based practices.

Job Information

For Pay Transparency: Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $30.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location.

• Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
• Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request