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Product Design Intern (Undergraduate)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Design
    Product

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue a relevant Bachelor’s, have a design portfolio, corporate experience, Figma proficiency, user research familiarity, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow.
  • You will collaborate with teams on user experience, simplify complex workflows, assist with user research, contribute to a design system, and engage in mentorship while sharing your expertise.

Requirements

  • Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in HCI, Design, Computer Science, or equivalent training in the United States and returning back to school following completion of this internship.
  • Have a product design portfolio with case studies and/or student projects
  • Have academic or professional experience working in a corporate environment
  • Are comfortable working with highly technical team members and end users alike
  • Have familiarity with or interest in information security and developer experience
  • Proficient in designing and prototyping in Figma
  • Familiar with user research methods (remote user testing, survey research, usability testing, field research)
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Have the constant desire to grow, learn, and explore new things
  • Emulate the HashiCorp principles

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners on user experience challenges.
  • Distill complex user flows into simple and efficient experiences
  • Contribute to discovery and user research efforts involving technical users
  • Collaborate on a growing design system to share patterns across HashiCorp tools
  • Receive mentorship on any areas of growth you’re looking for, and share your own expertise in areas of strength you bring to the team

FAQs

What is the duration of the Product Design Intern position?

The internship is designed for undergraduate students who are returning to school after completion, and the specific duration may vary.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this internship?

You need to be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in HCI, Design, Computer Science, or have equivalent training, and have a product design portfolio that includes case studies or student projects.

Is prior experience in a corporate environment required?

Yes, having academic or professional experience working in a corporate environment is one of the qualifications.

Which design tools should I be proficient in?

You should be proficient in designing and prototyping in Figma.

Will I receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, you will receive mentorship in areas where you are looking to grow and will also have the opportunity to share your expertise with the team.

Is there an opportunity to conduct user research?

Yes, you will contribute to discovery and user research efforts involving technical users as part of your responsibilities.

What are the hourly pay rates based on the year of study?

For incoming 2nd year students, the hourly rate is $32–$37 USD, and for incoming 3rd year students, it is $32–$46 USD.

Do I need to submit a cover letter with my application?

Yes, you need to submit a cover letter that demonstrates your writing skills and expresses your interest in being part of HashiCorp.

Are there opportunities for growth in this internship?

Yes, there is a constant desire for interns to grow, learn, and explore new things, and mentorship will be provided to support this growth.

How does HashiCorp view diversity and inclusion?

HashiCorp is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on various characteristics, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Infrastructure Enables Innovation

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At HashiCorp, we believe infrastructure enables innovation, and we are helping organizations to operate that infrastructure in the cloud. Our suite of multi-cloud infrastructure automation products — all with open source projects at their core — underpin the most important applications for the largest enterprises in the world. As part of the once-in-a-generation shift to the cloud, organizations of all sizes, from well-known brands to ambitious start-ups, rely on our solutions to provision, secure, connect, and run their business-critical applications so they can deliver essential services, communications tools, and entertainment platforms worldwide.