Creative Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer
Aug 7, 2026 Los Angeles
About us
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
- Size: 5,001 - 10,000 employees
- Industry: Entertainment & Gaming
Responsibilities
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 Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities
- Own product design for TikTok's short-video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C- and B-side experiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
- Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
- Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
- Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design-development collaboration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
- Full-stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
- Vibe Coding proficiency - able to build high-fidelity prototypes using AI-assisted coding tools.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented; values reflection and iterative improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Prior product design internship or project experience (consumer apps preferred).
- Familiarity with design systems and component-based practices.
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 Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities
- Own product design for TikTok's short-video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C- and B-side experiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
- Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
- Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
- Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design-development collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
- Full-stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
- Vibe Coding proficiency - able to build high-fidelity prototypes using AI-assisted coding tools.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented; values reflection and iterative improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Prior product design internship or project experience (consumer apps preferred).
- Familiarity with design systems and component-based practices.
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 Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities
- Own product design for TikTok's short-video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C- and B-side experiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
- Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
- Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
- Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design-development collaboration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
- Full-stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
- Vibe Coding proficiency - able to build high-fidelity prototypes using AI-assisted coding tools.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented; values reflection and iterative improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Prior product design internship or project experience (consumer apps preferred).
- Familiarity with design systems and component-based practices.
Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesTikTok 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 Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities
- Own product design for TikTok's short-video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C- and B-side experiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
- Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
- Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
- Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design-development collaboration.
Qualifications
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
- Full-stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
- Vibe Coding proficiency - able to build high-fidelity prototypes using AI-assisted coding tools.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented; values reflection and iterative improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Prior product design internship or project experience (consumer apps preferred).
- Familiarity with design systems and component-based practices.
Additional Information
- Job category: Design
- Posted: Aug 7, 2026