Product Design Intern

HARMAN International

. Work as an embedded member of the product team, joining standups, design and product marketing discussions, and product reviews .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeRemote • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $19 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical capabilities, with a focus on user feedback, competitive analysis, and usability testing. Proficient in organizing findings and presenting insights to inform product development in the music and social app domains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

User ResearchCompetitive AnalysisUsability TestingStrong Written CommunicationData Analysis

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Hard Skills

User ResearchData AnalysisUsability TestingInterviewingSurvey Design

Soft Skills

OrganizedSelf-DirectedStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

FigmaNotionSurvey PlatformsAnalytics PlatformsTikTokInstagramDiscordReddit

Industry Keywords

Product ManagementMusic DiscoveryCurationAlgorithmic RecommendationUser Feedback Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as an embedded member of the product team, joining standups, design and product marketing discussions, and product reviews
Track and analyze competitors and adjacent products to identify feature gaps, trends, and unmet needs
Maintain a weekly competitive tracker covering feature releases, launches, and competitor positioning
Recruit and interview users aged 16 to 25 about music discovery and sharing
Support usability and concept testing of features and prototypes; capture feedback and make recommendations
Investigate audience responses to curation and algorithmic recommendation
Study visual and interaction trends across music, social, and related apps
Monitor Reddit, Discord, TikTok comments, and app store reviews for relevant themes
Support user feedback programs, surveys, incoming feedback, and bug-report tracking
Organize interview notes, clips, and findings in the research repository
Summarize findings in internal documents and deliver a final write-up and presentation
Own a self-directed product research project and present recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program or higher at an accredited institution
Completed Sophomore year or later
Taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program
Returning to school for at least one semester after the internship
Cumulative 3.0 GPA
Strong written communication
Comfortable conducting interviews and asking follow-up questions
Organized and self-directed; able to manage several research threads with light supervision in a remote environment
Comfortable working with survey results and simple data sets
Hands-on familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, Discord, Reddit, and major streaming services
Discretion with confidential product, partner, and roadmap information
Successfully complete a post-offer background investigation and drug screen
Preferred degree program in business, marketing, design, human-computer interaction, communications, music business, or a related field
Bonus: prior internship, coursework, or project experience in user research, product management, marketing, or design
Bonus: practical exposure to interviews, surveys, or usability testing
Bonus: experience building an audience, creating content, or moderating an online community
Bonus: working knowledge of Figma, Notion, and survey or analytics platforms
Bonus: fluency with AI tools
Bonus: personal involvement in music as a musician, DJ, playlist curator, writer, or active scene participant

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
Learning and development opportunities through HARMAN University programs
Wellness benefits
Inclusive and diverse work environment supporting professional and personal development
Benefits may include paid sick leave and medical benefits