Product Design Intern (Summer 2026)

TL;DR

Product Design Intern (Summer 2026): Designing end-to-end experiences for a large-scale network used by millions, with an accent on customer discovery, sketching, prototyping, and technical tradeoffs. Focus on translating complex internet security and network services into clear, intuitive user experiences and collaborating on shared patterns and product vision.

Location: Must be available for a full-time 12-week internship, working from our Austin, Texas, USA office 3-5 days a week during the summer (May-Aug).

Company

hirify.global is a technology company building a better Internet, running one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and protects them from attacks.

What you will do

• Design end-to-end experiences.
• Complete a challenging, real-world project within a small group.
• Distill complex problems into approachable steps through customer discovery, sketching, prototyping, and sharing ideas.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from a Product Experience Designer.
• Partner with product managers and engineering leaders on technical tradeoffs affecting product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with other designers on shared patterns, product vision, and design goals.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, or equivalent training, pursuing a degree/certificate in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related technical field.
• Available for a full-time 12-week internship, working from our Austin office 3-5 days a week during the summer (May-Aug).
• Product design experience, especially designing technical tools for business.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical domains like internet security and network services, translating them into clear, intuitive user experiences.
• Understanding of Design Systems and Accessibility concerns for SaaS products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience or strong interest in designing experiences that simplify and communicate complex information.
• Ability to advocate for customer-centered design.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to impact the user experience of a product used by millions daily.
• Company committed to building a better, free, and open Internet through projects like Project Galileo and Athenian Project.
• Emphasis on diversity, inclusiveness, and supporting individual development.
• Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.