Product Design Intern - Winter 2027

StackAdapt Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K/ Pension

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Remote work friendly

Job summary

StackAdapt is seeking a Product Design Intern to collaborate with Product Designers and Engineers, designing and launching features for our platform, delivering a consistent and usable experience which enables clients to better plan, execute, and analyze their ad campaigns.

You will create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user flows while adhering to design patterns and improving usability and aesthetics. A portfolio and enrollment in a related program are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in HCI, UX, CS, Software Engineering or similar.
• Portfolio demonstrates ability to understand user needs and communicate design process.
• Experience designing digital products or software through coursework, internships, or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to explore and define user-centered design solutions.
• Assist in creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user flows for new and existing features.
• Work within existing design patterns while identifying opportunities to improve usability and aesthetics.
• Contribute to design auditing, ensuring design consistency with our halo design system.
• Participate in design reviews by sharing work and providing feedback to peers.

Skills

Portfolio presentation

Wireframing

User flows

Design thinking

Communication

Education

HCI/UX/CS/SWE program

Tools

Figma

Job description

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

StackAdapt is the no. 1 performing programmatic advertising platform helping brands accelerate customer engagement and acquisition. This state-of-the-art platform is where some of the most progressive work in machine learning meets cutting-edge user experience.

Ranking the highest in performance by G2 Crowd for the fourth time, we’re one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and ranks 6th in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 ranking and 23rd in Fast 500 in North America.

At StackAdapt, we’re helping clients deliver exceptional advertising outcomes by building the best omni-channel demand‑side platform. As a Product Design Intern at StackAdapt, you will be contributing to products that help our customers thrive. You’ll work collaboratively with Product Designers and Engineers, to design and launch features for our platform, ultimately delivering a consistent and usable experience which enables clients to better plan, execute, and analyze their ad campaigns.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to explore and define user‑centered design solutions
• Assist in creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user flows for new and existing features
• Work within existing design patterns while identifying opportunities to improve usability and aesthetics
• Contribute to design auditing, ensuring design consistency is aligned with our halo design system
• Contribute to design reviews by sharing your work and providing feedback to peers
• Participate in team meetings and cross‑functional collaboration sessions

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Previous experience (through coursework, internships, or personal projects) designing digital products or software solutions
• A portfolio that highlights your ability to understand user needs, explore ideas, and communicate your design process—from early concepts to final outcomes
• Must be currently enrolled in an HCI, User Experience, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar program at a post‑secondary institution
• Knowledge of latest industry tools, trends, and processes Solid understanding of design thinking, usability principles, inclusive design, and visual design basics such as layout, typography, and color
• Your communication is crisp, clear, and effective both in written and verbal formats - and you always know your audience; you've delivered complex software designs before and can speak to their successes

The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base hourly pay for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. _We do not ask c_andidates about current or prior compensation history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.

This range represents base hourly compensation only.

Factors Influencing Final Compensation:

• The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate’s specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
• Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.

Canada Hourly Rate Band

$25—$35 CAD

StackAdapter’s Enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday’s off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave program
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!

Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt.

StackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.

About StackAdapt

We’ve been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We’ve been awarded:

G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

2026 Winner in the (CTV/OTT) Product/Platform category for the 2026 ADWEEK Tech Stack Awards

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