Product Design Intern at Janes Next Door

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

3033.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Research, Usability Testing, Design Systems, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability, Project Management, AI Application

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

#TeamNextdoor Nextdoor (NYSE: NXDR) is the essential neighborhood network. Neighbors, public agencies, and businesses use Nextdoor to connect around local information that matters in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. Nextdoor builds innovative technology to foster local community, share important news, and create neighborhood connections at scale. Download the app and join the neighborhood at nextdoor.com. Meet Your Future Neighbors You will join a dedicated team of designers, product managers, and developers who are passionate about leveraging technology to create a kinder world where everyone can rely on their neighbors. Our close-knit team of designers wears multiple hats and works across various projects to deliver value to our neighbors. We prioritize moving quickly and making a significant impact, while maintaining high standards for quality and reliability as we build a great product. In this role, you will have opportunities to both learn from and mentor your co-workers.Learn more about the experiences of our former interns here. At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending an in office presence and work from home experience for our valued employees. The hiring team will go over these expectations with you if you are being considered for a role near one of our offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and London. The Impact You’ll Make As a Product Design Intern at Nextdoor you’ll begin making a difference by contributing to the design of our digital products within your first two weeks. From crafting wireframes to creating prototypes, you’ll immerse yourself in every phase of the design process under the guidance of a mentor. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and researchers, to deliver solutions that enhance the user experience. During your 12-week internship, you’ll participate in user research, usability testing, and design iterations to solve real-world problems. By contributing to our design systems and brainstorming innovative product features, you’ll leave a lasting impact on the team and our neighborhood community. Our paid internships are typically 12 weeks, based out of Dallas. What You’ll Bring to the Team Currently pursuing an education in a design, human-computer interaction, or a related field; graduating between Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD Strong attention to detail and the ability to create visually compelling designs A passion for solving user problems and enhancing user experiences Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously A strong alignment with Nextdoor’s mission and purpose Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done Roles and Responsibilities Assist in designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web and mobile applications Participate in user research sessions and translate insights into actionable design improvements Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and other designers to iterate and refine designs Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to enhance the user experience Support the design team in maintaining and evolving our design system Contribute to brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new product features Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercises Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture Perks & Benefits Housing stipend so you can spend your summer with us in Dallas Access to benefits (including mental health benefits, commuter benefits, wellness benefits, etc) Stocked micro-kitchens and lunches at our offices Team events and socials Global volunteer opportunities Ability to join any of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) The salary for this role is $3,033, paid semi-monthly, plus a semi-monthly housing stipend of $1,000. At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we serve. We encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For information about our collection and use of applicants’ personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice, found here.

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist in designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for digital products, participating in user research and translating insights into actionable design improvements. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate on designs, conduct usability testing, and support the evolution of the design system.