Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products — from start to finish. Whether it’s consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!
Join Figma's Rapid Research team as one of our Product Research interns and play a key role in shaping the future of our products. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with the research team and other functions across the organization, contributing to the entire research process from planning to synthesis and communicating insights. As an intern, you will work on multiple projects, gaining hands-on experience and making a tangible impact. You will be paired with a mentor who will work one-on-one with you to make your internship as valuable as possible.
This internship will be based out of our San Francisco hub.
Resource to get you started:
What you'll do at Figma:
- Conduct research projects, including surveys, in-depth interviews, concept/prototype testing, and more, with the support of your research mentor
- Synthesize research findings into actionable recommendations
- Present research insights to cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, Engineering, Data Analytics, and Marketing
- Contribute to the growth of our research team by building more streamlined processes
- Gain exposure to working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment with a highly collaborative culture
- Complete 2-3 horizontal projects during the internship, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive experience
- Grow and have fun!
Some projects you could work on:
- Support our research and design teams for quick sprint-related UX research work
- Develop compelling research findings with clear recommendations
- Help evangelize and test new UX tooling and assist with onboarding and/or research training exercises
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
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Active enrollment in a graduate program (masters or PhD) in a related field
- A strong understanding of how to frame a research study around a clear business/product problem, either through coursework, past internships, or other experiences
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Experience in mixed methods research, including qualitative methods (e.g., interviews, unmoderated/moderated) and quantitative methods (e.g., surveys, data analysis)
- Basic research, design, and product development practices
- Experience advocating for users and bringing their perspectives to life through clear written and verbal communication
- An eagerness to learn and a track record for being self-driven
While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:
- Experience in a major tech company or strategic consultancy in digital experience
- Familiarity with advanced usability testing tools and software
- Design skills, including basic designing and prototyping
- Experience with Figma and FigJam
At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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