Who We Are
HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.
We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.
We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.
By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.
Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.
About The Role
The HP IQ Design team is dedicated to creating simple, delightful, and transformative user experiences. We're passionate about developing innovative yet familiar interfaces that feel like natural extensions of the human experience. We value collaboration across disciplines from software engineering to hardware design. We're excited to work with people who see technology as a tool to help people tackle real-world problems.
As a Digital Product Design Intern, you'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to explore new possibilities in AI-powered experiences. The ideal candidate brings intense curiosity, a dedication to craft and learning, and an openness to sharing and developing ideas. You love to experiment, engage deeply in the design process, and iterate continuously on concepts until they feel "just right" (and even then, you keep exploring ways to improve). At HP IQ, you'll have the opportunity to harness your passion to invent new features that shape our development roadmap.
2026 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2026. Final dates based on student schedule.
What You Might Do
- Contribute to the design and development of new AI-powered products and features
- Create user interfaces and design elements using design tools such as Figma and Origami Studio
- Develop and present concepts and ideas to cross-functional teams
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to the team
- Learn from an amazing team of people who care about crafting incredible products
- Experiment with AI technologies and explore their applications in design
Essential Qualifications
- Obtaining a Bachelor's degree
- Experience designing and prototyping using industry-standard design tools such as Figma or Sketch
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Understanding of user-centered design principles
- Solid grasp of the fundamentals of visual design and typography
- Curiosity and a passion for technology
Preferred Skills
We’re especially interested in you if you’re passionate about any of these areas:
- High-fidelity prototyping experience using code or tools like Origami Studio, SwiftUI, or web technologies like WebGL or JavaScript and CSS
- Experience with motion graphics and an understanding of animation principles
- Interest in design systems and building reusable components, iconography and type systems
- Experience using or experimenting with AI tools such as LLMs, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, or ComfyUI
We request that you submit a presentation (Keynote, PDF, or Figma preferred) featuring examples of your work, along with any passion projects that you feel represent you as a designer. We're particularly interested in seeing your process and how you think through problems, even if the projects are unfinished or experimental.
Salary Range: $45-$48/per hour
Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.
At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
Why HP IQ?
HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.
- Innovative Work
Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation. - Autonomy and Agility
Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale. - Meaningful Impact
Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive. - Flexible Work Environment
Freedom and flexibility to do your best work. - Forward-Thinking Culture
We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
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HP IQ Palo Alto, California, USA Office
1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, United States, 94304
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