About the role#
The Creative Design Intern will contribute to product design for TikTok short-video, live streaming, and local services. You will work across both consumer and business-facing experiences. This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Los Angeles for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to iterate on designs and build creative solutions.
- Improve user experience by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, and aesthetic preferences.
- Collaborate with engineering on design implementation and style adaptation using Vibe Coding.
- Use AI tools to increase design efficiency and turn design needs into technical specifications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in full-stack product design with strong UI and interaction fundamentals.
- Experience with Vibe Coding and building high-fidelity prototypes using AI-assisted tools.
- Familiarity with design systems and component-based practices.
- Prior product design internship or project experience, ideally with consumer applications.
- A proactive interest in integrating AI into design workflows.
- Strong communication skills and a self-motivated approach to iterative improvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time intern
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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