About the Role
We're looking for a few Product Design Interns to join our team for the summer. You'll be embedded within a product team alongside designers, engineers, and PMs, collaborating cross-functionally to take real features from ideation to execution. You'll own meaningful work that ships to thousands of businesses, with direct mentorship from a senior designer guiding you throughout.You'll gain hands-on experience across the full design process: understanding user needs, exploring concepts, prototyping interactions, and refining high-fidelity UI. At the end of the program, you'll present your work to the broader design org.
This is a fully remote internship. We have offices in SF, NY, and Portland youβre welcome to join if you live locally. You'll collaborate async and in real-time with designers, engineers, and PMs across the company.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to a scoped design project, gaining exposure to research, ideation, and high-fidelity execution
- Participate in design critiques, team rituals, and cross-functional collaboration
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform your design decisions
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI in Figma
- Contribute to and learn from Mercury's design system
- Present your work and learnings at the end of the program
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related field (graduating 2026 or 2027)
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual & interaction design skills, clear product thinking, and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Figma and prototyping tools
- Curiosity about how financial products work and eagerness to learn a complex domain
- Strong communication skills, you can articulate design decisions clearly in writing and conversation
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while proactively asking for feedback and clarification when needed
Nice to Have
- Experience with or interest in AI-powered design tools and prototyping
- Familiarity with design systems
- Previous internship or project experience in fintech, SaaS, or enterprise products
- Basic understanding of front-end technical constraints (Web/Native Mobile)
Internship Details
- Duration: 10β12 weeks (Start date of June 8th preferred, but flexible if needed)
- Location: Remote in the US or Canada
- Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Compensation
- Candidates based in the US: $50/hr
- Candidates based in Canada: CAD 50/hr
