Creative Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Start

Role

TikTok is recruiting a Creative Design Intern (2027 start) to contribute to product design across short-video, live streaming, and local services. The intern will work within an international design team and partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to iterate on UX and visual solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own product design for short-video, live streaming, and local services across C- and B-side experiences.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations and deliver solutions.
• Track global design trends, user behaviors, and aesthetic preferences to improve UX.
• Support design implementation using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and style adaptation.
• Apply AI tools to increase design efficiency, translate design needs into technical specifications, and streamline design-development collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, master’s, or PhD degree in Fine Arts, Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with ability to translate ideas into compelling visuals.
• Proficiency in design and AI tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and C4D.
• Awareness of global design trends and ability to work across multiple styles.
• Highly self-motivated, hands-on, with a strong learning mindset and good communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for visual design and a global perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or project experience in creative design (campaigns, branding, or product visuals).
• Familiarity with AIGC tools such as Midjourney or Stable Diffusion and practical experience applying them to design work.
• Strong skills in illustration, motion graphics, or 3D design.

Internship Details

• Internship program offers hands-on experience, industry exposure, social events, learning programs, and development workshops.
• Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across the company and its affiliates; applications are considered in submission order.

Location & Employment

• Location: London
• Employment type: Intern