Creative Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Start

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.

Location: London

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A175481

Responsibilities:

• TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down barriers, and build bridges between people.
• We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
• Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
• Own product design for TikTok’s short-video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C- and B-side experiences.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
• Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviours, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
• Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
• Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design-development collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master's, or PhD degree in Fine Arts, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and the 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 emerging technologies; ability to work across multiple styles and contribute to innovation and efficiency initiatives.
• Highly self-motivated with a hands-on approach and a strong learning mindset—values reflection, summarization, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; optimistic and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about visual design, intellectually curious, and possesses 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, with practical experience applying them to design work.
• Strong skills in illustration, motion graphics, or 3D design.

About TikTok:

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us:

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an 'Always Day 1' mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion:

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.