About the Role
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 the Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early and clearly state their availability in their resume, including start and end dates.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Job Information
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 and 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.
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.
