Product Design Intern, Tinder

Salary not provided

$47 - $47 an hour

Adobe Creative Suite

Invision

Figma

Principle

Protopie

Simplicity

Los Angeles

3 days a week in office (West Hollywood, CA)

Swipe-based dating app

Open for applications

Swipe-based dating app

1001+ employees

B2CRetailB2BSocialDatingAdvertising

Open for applications

Salary not provided

$47 - $47 an hour

Adobe Creative Suite

Invision

Figma

Principle

Protopie

Simplicity

Los Angeles

3 days a week in office (West Hollywood, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CRetailB2BSocialDatingAdvertising

Company mission

To power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A student currently enrolled in university/college program studying Design, Product Design, UX, or HCI
Experience in product design, UI design, and/or UX design
Strong product instincts and UX skills
Visual design, layout, and typography skills
An eye for simplicity and visual harmony
Detail-oriented and can manage multiple competing priorities
Software proficiency: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Prototyping tools (Figma, Protopie, Adobe XD, Invision, or Principle)
Curiosity about how design decisions impact user behavior and business outcomes
Comfort working in ambiguity and iterating quickly
An eagerness to learn from feedback and collaborate in a diverse, global team
Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer

What the job involves

The internship program will run from June 1 through August 28, 2026.
Collaborate with product designers on new product development and see your ideas reflected in a global brand
Create UX designs, prototypes, and UI mockups — including wireframes, flowcharts, and components
Participate in product design sprints and co-create solutions with cross-functional partners from Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Data Science
Contribute to user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and product strategy
Help design components for Tinder’s design system and experiment with new design patterns
Brainstorm and ideate product experiences that bring Tinder’s mission and values to life
Present your design work for feedback in design critiques and cross-functional reviews

Our take

In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sign-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.

Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.

To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.

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Insights

42% female employees

-8% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.4)

Company

Company benefits

Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it

Company HQ

Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA

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