AI Product Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer

About the role

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Design TikTok’s AI products and tools from concept to launch.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to build a trustworthy, user-centric AI experience.
• Understand business goals and user needs; drive C-side design from logic mapping to final implementation.
• Stay current with AI interaction trends and help define design standards for AI products.
• Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) in daily workflows to boost efficiency and quality.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's degree in HCI, AI, Computer Science, Design, Psychology, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong interaction and UI skills; proficient in Figma and familiar with iOS/Android design guidelines.
• Frequent user of AI products with a clear understanding of AI capabilities and interaction paradigms.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for AI product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI product design internship or portfolio/case study.
• Skills in visual, motion, or user research design.
• C-side product design experience and familiarity with component-based systems.

Benefits

• Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
• Eligibility for housing allowance if not working 100% remote.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $30–$30.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team, embracing an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs.