Product Design Internship

Esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri in Redlands, California seeks a Product Design Intern to collaborate with designers and engineers on real product and web experiences. You will apply user-centered methods, learn the software development lifecycle, and contribute to GIS-focused projects during a structured summer program.

You’ll gain practical experience with design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, receive mentorship, and participate in learning sessions and networking events while shaping the user

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a US four-year undergraduate or graduate program with junior or senior standing.
• Must be able to obtain work authorization in the United States in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and engineers to improve software products and the broader customer journey.
• Apply UX and UI design principles to concepts, interfaces, research, testing, and implementation reviews.
• Use design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Sketch.
• Contribute to Esri’s Calcite design system and accessibility reviews.
• Participate in intern events, learning sessions, and networking opportunities.

Education

Four-year undergraduate or graduate program (US)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Figma

Job description

Product Design Internship

Create user-centered experiences that make Esri products easier to use.

As a Product Design Intern at Esri, you will collaborate with designers and engineers to improve software products, websites, and the broader customer journey. You will contribute to real design work grounded in user-centered principles while learning about the software development lifecycle and GIS.

What You’ll Experience

• Contribute to product or web experiences that address real user needs.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, researchers, and product partners throughout the design process.
• Apply UX and UI design principles to concepts, interfaces, research, testing, and implementation reviews.
• Use professional design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Sketch.
• Receive mentorship and feedback while building knowledge of GIS and software product development.

Real Projects You May Work On

• Design an intuitive, visually appealing user interface for a product area.
• Support user research or usability testing and develop personas or insights that inform design decisions.
• Conduct peer reviews, gather usability feedback, and assess the quality of a design implementation.
• Contribute to Esri’s Calcite design system to improve consistency across products.
• Review products or websites for accessibility and recommend improvements based on established guidelines.

What You’ll Learn

• UX and UI design principles, methods, and professional workflows.
• How designers collaborate with engineers and product teams across the software development lifecycle.
• User research, usability testing, design quality assessment, and accessibility practices.
• Design system development and maintenance, including Esri’s Calcite design system.
• GIS concepts and how user-centered design supports Esri customers.

Mentorship, Community, and Career Growth

• Connect with a cohort of interns across Esri.
• Receive guidance and feedback from your manager and team members throughout the summer.
• Participate in intern events, learning sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Explore technical and non-technical career paths at Esri.
• Build relationships that can continue beyond the internship.

We’re Excited to Meet Students Who

• Are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate program at a university in the United States in human-computer interaction, user experience, interaction design, applied social science, digital marketing, or a related field; undergraduate students must have junior or senior standing.
• Can obtain work authorization in the United States in 2027.
• Can complete a consecutive, onsite 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2027.
• Understand UX and UI design principles and methodologies.
• Have knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma.

About Esri

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay range for this internship takes into account education level and previous relevant work experience, including specialized skill sets. Interns who meet minimum qualifications during their internship may also qualify for 401(k) and profit share.

A reasonable estimate of the base pay range is $3100-$35.00ph

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

Esri is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.