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Product Design Internship
{New York City, Chicago, or remote}

Description

  • We are seeking a talented and creative Product Design Intern to join our team. If you have a passion for crafting delightful experiences and a strong understanding of product design, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience working on products and services used by millions of people.

    As a full team member, you will have the chance to collaborate and contribute across our project teams and with our clients. Our immersive internship program allows interns to learn new skills from across disciplines, build valuable industry connections, and make meaningful contributions to our projects. We believe that internships should be mutually beneficial, and we strive to not only provide valuable learning experiences for our interns, but to also take inspiration from them to create a better, bolder, and more curious team.

    If you are excited about the opportunity to be a part of a growing team and make a real impact, we encourage you to contact us.

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Day to day

  • Design delight
    As a digital delight specialist, you will be responsible for designing products that provide an enjoyable and visually pleasing user experience in addition to effective function. This involves creating intuitive interfaces and engaging visual designs that delight customers and shaping the look and feel of our products. Contribute to their overall success by ensuring they are not only functional, but also a joy to use.

  • Prototype design
    Work with clients and stakeholders to understand their product requirements and turn them into tangible prototypes. This includes sketching out ideas and concepts, refining and polishing designs until they are ready for testing and development, effectively communicating ideas and designs to a wide range of audiences, and working collaboratively with a team to bring designs to life.

  • Design end-to-end
    Take charge of the design process from start to finish, including developing concepts, conducting user research, creating prototypes, and working with engineering teams to bring products to market. Shape the overall user experience and drive strategy while possessing a strong understanding of all aspects of product design, including user research, prototyping, and user experience. Work closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product delivery to the highest standards.

Relevant experience

  • Technical proficiency
    This role requires a strong understanding of design and prototyping tools, specifically Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Experience with video editing, augmented and virtual reality tools, and programming languages such as HTML and Javascript is also beneficial. The ability to use these technologies effectively is necessary to execute responsibilities and contribute to the design process.

  • User empathy
    Understanding and analyzing user needs and behaviors is essential to create products and services that effectively meet their needs and provide a positive user experience. This includes conducting user research, gathering feedback, and using data analysis to inform design decisions. The ability to understand user needs and behaviors is critical for creating successful products and driving business growth.

  • Aesthetic sensibility
    Strong attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility are required. We’re sticklers for perfect typography.

  • Speedy execution
    The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks and priorities concurrently, and adapt to changing conditions and deadlines is essential. The candidate should be comfortable working under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing work quality. The ability to think on their feet and be agile in approach is crucial to success in this role.

  • Skilled communication
    strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential in order to identify and resolve challenges that may arise, as well as effectively communicate ideas and solutions to team members and clients. This may involve working with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, communicating design concepts and prototypes to clients, or working with stakeholders to ensure that their needs and requirements are met. The ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas and solutions is necessary in order to ensure that projects progress smoothly and efficiently.

Instructions

  • If you are a creative and driven individual looking to gain valuable experience in product design, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Finchfinger is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.