Product Designer, Internship

Product Designer, Internship Overview

Palantir Technologies is seeking a Product Design Intern to join their team in London, United Kingdom. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to the design of software that drives data-driven decisions and operations.

The Palantir Design Team is dedicated to enhancing the human experience of using their software. As the team expands, they maintain a close-knit environment that promotes trust, integrity, empathy, and growth. Interns will engage in various design activities, including leading design sprints, creating micro-interactions, and advocating for UX consistency through reusable UI components.

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in product teams with minimal supervision, taking ownership of the end-to-end execution of real product features.
• Engage in interaction and visual design, contributing at every stage of the design process from early concepts to final visual execution.
• Conduct informal user research, adapting research methodologies to achieve desired outcomes, including visiting customer offices for interviews.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to prototype and build products, treating them as partners in the design process.
• Maintain an awareness of software interface construction, demonstrating familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript to facilitate collaboration.

Requirements

• Candidates must be planning to graduate in 2028, making this their final internship before graduation.
• A portfolio showcasing at least one software interface design project is required; if any parts are password-protected, the password should be included in the application.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for building relationships with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated empathy and dedication to understanding and empowering users is crucial.
• An iterative design process mindset is necessary, with the ability to validate ideas early and respond thoughtfully to feedback.
• A passion for solving complex problems and designing for technically intricate and data-dense interfaces is expected.
• Willingness to learn independently and make decisions, while also knowing when to ask questions for clarification.

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal growth and development, celebrating individual strengths and interests.
• Focus on health and well-being across all aspects of employees’ lives.
• Encouragement of in-person work to foster creativity and connectivity, with some teams offering hybrid work options.

Palantir values excellence and is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application process, please reach out for assistance.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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