Product Design Intern, Summer 2027

The Athletic

. Work with product managers to ideate design solutions for defined business problems and goals .

Posted 10/13/2026internshipNew York City • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in Product Design, including proficiency in Figma and the ability to create high-quality deliverables. Possesses a deep knowledge of sports and the flexibility to adapt to fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Figma DesignWeb Product DesignApp Product DesignDesign PrototypingSports Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Product DesignDesign PrototypingUser Experience DesignVisual Design

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

FigmaClaude Code

Industry Keywords

Sports News CoverageProduct DevelopmentDesign Critiques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with product managers to ideate design solutions for defined business problems and goals
Develop designs and prototypes at various levels of fidelity to communicate ideas and desired user experiences
Work alongside the research team as needed
Create high-quality, detailed deliverables for engineers
Work alongside the engineering team to ensure designs are built to specification and identify edge cases
Participate in product design team meetings and design critiques
Support The Athletic’s sports news coverage and product development goals as part of the Product Design team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate student, ideally in junior or senior year
Ability to work a 30 to 40 hour work week
Experience designing and working in Figma
Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced work environments where needs and priorities can change quickly
Deep knowledge of and a passion for sports
Remote internship requiring some travel to New York City; candidates based in New York City may work on-site in the New York office
Previous design internship experience is a plus
Experience working with Claude Code is a plus
Submit a resume
Submit a 500 to 700 word essay explaining why you should be considered, including Product Design as a main area of interest
Submit 2 letters of recommendation
Submit a portfolio of at least 5 relevant samples showcasing strong Web and App Product Design skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be available for U.S. roles depending on role
Medical, dental and vision benefits may be available for U.S. roles
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) may be available for U.S. roles
Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available for U.S. roles
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs