Product Design Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays for interns

Networking & development opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks admission

Mental health resources

Needs-based housing/transportation aid

Job summary

NBCUniversal is offering a Summer Internship Program in New York that focuses on product design. You will collaborate with experienced designers, participate in design workshops, contribute to the Design System, and gain hands-on experience in the product design process.

The ideal candidate is curious, creative, and motivated, currently enrolled in a degree program, and able to work 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program for the entire duration of the internship.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30+ credits).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week June 7–August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas must be able to change status without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company; you must complete I-9 with SSN within 3 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced designers, participate in design workshops, contribute to the Design System.
• Gain practical experience in the product design process from initial concept through execution.
• Translate user needs into thoughtful, intuitive design solutions under guidance from senior designers.

Skills

Curious

Creative

Motivated

Education

Active student in degree program

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what's next in media and entertainment. Whether you're supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you'll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.

Beyond your day-to-day role, you'll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you'll explore what's possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 interns:

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.
• Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.

Summer 2027 Program Details

• Program Dates: June 7 - August 13, 2027
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY.

Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline

• November 9 - December 4: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)
• Mid November - Late December: First round video interviews
• Mid - Late January: Second round interviews
• Late January - February: Selected candidates receive offers

Media Group: The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

Commerce, Product Design:

We are seeking a curious, creative, and motivated Product Design Intern to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with experienced designers, participate in design workshops, contribute to our Design System, and gain practical experience in the product design process. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable exploring new ideas, and interested in translating user needs into thoughtful, intuitive design solutions. With guidance from a senior staff designer, the intern will have the opportunity to take ownership of a design initiative from initial concept through execution, building practical experience and contributing meaningful value to the team.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 internship program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 - August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

Desired Characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Currently pursuing or recently pursuing studies in product design, human-centered design, interaction design, UX/UI design, or usability research.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience creat