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TikTok · 16 hours ago

AI Creative Designer Project Intern [TikTok-Design-Effect] - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy. As an AI Creative Designer Project Intern, you will engage in impactful short-term projects, gaining practical skills and a deeper understanding of your career interests while taking ownership of creative concepts and designs for TikTok.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Taking ownership of the creative concept and design, for TikTok

Analyze feedback from users, using metrics to develop strategies that drive engagement and improve overall metrics and user experience

Research aesthetic preferences across different countries, leveraging cultural understanding to help the team achieve diverse styles and perspectives

Bring creative ideas to the table by exploring valuable initiatives beyond animations, including but not limited to short video production, physical collectibles, and special effects filters

Qualification

Motion designInteraction designPrototyping with FigmaAI related experienceAdobe Creative SuiteCreative designBrand design experienceData driven practiceStartup culture adaptability

Required

Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Spring-Summer 2026

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree

Motion design, virtual design, creative design, brand design experience

Most recent portfolio must be submitted with application to be considered

Strong in interaction design, and regularly execute prototypes using tools like Figma

AI related experience or interest

Preferred

Ability to rapidly iterate and produce multiple concepts

Experience with A/B testing and data driven practice

Results oriented and resilient. Ability to join within a startup culture which celebrates efficiency and driving impact

Knowledge of working with Principal, Adobe Creative Suite, and OSX, iOS & Android

A passion and enthusiasm for TikTok and its community!

Benefits

Day one access to health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)

Housing allowance

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

H1B Sponsorship

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