Pocket Prep
edtech
ProductDesignIntern
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“Product Design Intern at Pocket Prep. Skills: Product Design, Figma, User-centered design. Assist with feature development. Figma library maintenance”
What You'll Achieve.
Leave the internship with at least one real-world, outcome driven portfolio case study; Robust experience working on a product team
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving approach
Commit to 16-24 hours a week between August and December 2026, One of those days per week must be in person at our office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years product design experience in a university, bootcamp, or self-guided setting, Comfortable with Figma, Able to work 16-24 hours a week, Able to work from our Durham, NC office at least 1 day a WFH optional for remaining time, Submission of a portfolio is mandatory for application
Nice to Have
Portfolio should showcases skill with color, typography, systems thinking, user-centered design principles, and attention to detail, 2+ projects that you have independently driven, demonstrating personal initiative and project ownership, Projects that clearly illustrate your design process (research, ideation, prototyping), problem-solving approach, and the resulting UI/UX outcomes, Insights into how you approach problem definition and solution generation, Information about who you are as a designer and person
What You'll Do.
Assist with feature development
Figma library maintenance
Other design projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating closely with others; Work closely with our design team; Work closely with larger product team; Communicating with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Prolific asker of questions; Ask thoughtful questions
Full Job Description
Pocket Prep http://pocketprep.com/ is looking for a Product Design Intern! We’re an edtech company that helps hundreds of thousands of people reach their career goals every day. Pocket Prep's design team is looking for a self-starter who is comfortable working independently, collaborating closely with others, and a prolific asker of questions. We’ll look for a strong eye for visual quality, user-centered design, and detail in your portfolio. Our ideal candidate can commit to 16-24 hours a week between August and December 2026. One of those days per week must be in person at our office in Durham's American Tobacco Campus. ABOUT POCKET PREP Pocket Prep http://pocketprep.com/ creates study apps (iOS, Android, and web) to help people across a range of industries study for professional certifications and reach their career goals. Professional certification exams are often a stressful and expensive barrier to career advancement. We strive to prepare our users to pass their exams with confidence. DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE As a Product Design Intern you will work closely with our design team and larger product team of product managers and developers. You will assist with feature development, Figma library maintenance, accessibility work, and other design projects. We will consider you part of the team and will invest in your growth as a designer and professional. Our goal is for you to leave the internship with at least one real-world, outcome driven portfolio case study and robust experience working on a product team. WHAT WE OFFER - $35/hour for your time and talents (plus office snacks and a free weekly team lunch) - Ownership of a part of Pocket Prep’s design deliverables; anything you produce for us can be used in your portfolio. Our ultimate goal is to support your career growth as a designer - Training/mentorship in design thinking and industry best practices - Small team environment where your work will be regularly and rigorously critiqued by professionals - Experienc
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