As a Product Design Intern at Tinder, you'll collaborate on new product development, create UX designs, conduct user research, and contribute to design sprints.
Our Mission
As humans, there are few things more exciting than meeting someone new. At Tinder, we’re inspired by the challenge of keeping the magic of human connection alive. With tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, 2+ billion swipes per day, 20+ million matches per day, and a presence in 190+ countries, our reach is expansive—and rapidly growing.
We work together to solve complex problems. Behind the simplicity of every match, we think deeply about human relationships, behavioral science, network economics, AI and ML, online and real-world safety, cultural nuances, loneliness, love, sex, and more.
Program Duration
The internship program will run from June 1 through August 28, 2026.
Where you’ll work
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration in our West Hollywood office three times per week.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with product designers on new product development and see your ideas reflected in a global brand.
- Create UX designs, prototypes, and UI mockups — including wireframes, flowcharts, and components.
- Participate in product design sprints and co-create solutions with cross-functional partners from Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Data Science.
- Contribute to user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and product strategy.
- Help design components for Tinder’s design system and experiment with new design patterns.
- Brainstorm and ideate product experiences that bring Tinder’s mission and values to life.
- Present your design work for feedback in design critiques and cross-functional reviews.
What we're looking for:
- A student currently enrolled in university/college program studying Design, Product Design, UX, or HCI.
- Experience in product design, UI design, and/or UX design.
- Strong product instincts and UX skills.
- Visual design, layout, and typography skills.
- An eye for simplicity and visual harmony.
- Detail-oriented and can manage multiple competing priorities.
- Software proficiency: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Prototyping tools (Figma, Protopie, Adobe XD, Invision, or Principle).
- Curiosity about how design decisions impact user behavior and business outcomes.
- Comfort working in ambiguity and iterating quickly.
- An eagerness to learn from feedback and collaborate in a diverse, global team.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.
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Top Skills
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Adobe Xd
Figma
Invision
Principle)
Protopie
Prototyping Tools (Figma
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