About the role#
As a Product Design Intern, you will join a team focused on building real experiences for our users. You will contribute to active projects, help shape new features, and work on solutions that support businesses of all sizes. This is a full-time, paid internship running from May through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Translate business ideas into functional user experiences.
- Apply human-centered design to solve complex problems.
- Develop and refine design solutions alongside other designers.
- Create prototypes to gather and incorporate user feedback.
- Partner with engineering to move designs from concept to final implementation.
- Participate in group critiques and collaborative design sessions.
- Work with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and researchers.
- Advocate for the user throughout the entire design process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in UX/UI, Interaction Design, Human Interface, Computer Science, HCI, or a related field.
- Experience with design software such as Figma or Canva.
- A portfolio or history of designing user flows and experiences.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles.
- Ability to learn new systems and work effectively with a mentor.
- Skill in using AI tools to accelerate work, combined with the ability to rigorously review and validate outputs.
- Strong communication skills and a self-motivated approach to problem-solving.
- Preferred: Previous design experience, research skills, familiarity with AI tools like Cursor or V0, and an intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Toronto, Ontario.
- The internship is a full-time commitment from May to August 2027.
About Stripe
Stripe builds programmable financial services for businesses. The company provides tools for accepting payments and managing revenue. It serves a range of clients from startups to large enterprises. Founded in 2010, the firm maintains headquarters in South San Francisco and Dublin. It employs over 17,000 people across multiple global offices.
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