About the role#
We are looking for curious and collaborative Product Design interns to help shape products and experiences for our users. You will partner with mentors and teammates across product, design, engineering, data science, and research to define problems, evaluate opportunities, and drive execution. You will gain experience balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints while learning how AI-first thinking can accelerate product development.
What you'll do#
- Take ownership of the completion and quality of tasks and projects while incorporating guidance from mentors, managers, and peers.
- Support product work end-to-end, from problem definition and opportunity sizing through execution, launch, and learning.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, design, data science, research, and other teams.
- Use data, user insights, and product judgment to identify customer needs and inform product decisions.
- Contribute to product specs, prioritization, experimentation, and go-to-market planning for scoped initiatives.
- Use AI tools to optimize your workflow, including brainstorming, synthesizing insights, drafting product documents, and accelerating execution.
- Communicate new ideas and opinions.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a school or education program working towards a Bachelor's degree in design, engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation with a Bachelor's or Master's degree by 2028.
- Previous internship, academic, or leadership experience in product management, software, design, analytics, consulting, entrepreneurship, or a related area.
- Demonstrated interest in building products and solving user problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
- A learner and builder mindset with the ability to quickly onboard to emerging AI tools.
- Familiarity using AI as a learning and productivity tool while exercising strong judgment around accuracy, privacy, security, and when to ask for help.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid or Remote within the United States.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position ($7,500 - $9,000 monthly).
- Note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
About Pinterest
Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform for users to search, save, and shop for ideas. The company is based in San Francisco and was founded in 2010. It functions as a public company with over 13,000 employees. The platform serves more than 600 million monthly active users globally.
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