Product Research Intern (2023)

Figma · Brooklyn NY

Company

Figma

Location

Brooklyn NY

Type

Full Time

Job Description

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, create, test, and ship better designs, together. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!

You’ll be one of the first Product Research interns at Figma, where you’ll work collaboratively with the research team as well as other functions across the organization. You’ll contribute across the entire research process (planning to synthesis to communicating insights). Because of this, you should have some training in basic research skills already, specifically concept testing and problem-discovery interviews at a minimum. Beyond that, you need to be motivated to learn from getting hands-on into project work.
 
*Summer 2023
 
We’re looking for interns to join our team of curious, problem solvers to work in partnership with Product Design, Product Management, Engineering, Data Analytics and Marketing. You will have a mentor who will work one-on-one with you to make your internship as impactful as possible. 
 
Resources to get you started:
  • User Experience Researcher resume template
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
  • Contribute to the growth of our research team practice by building more streamlined processes
  • Gain exposure to working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Figma has a highly collaborative culture, so you are encouraged and expected to work closely with other related teams such as Design, Product Management, Data Analytics, Marketing and more.
  • 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:
  • A strong understanding for how to frame a research study around a clear business/product problem - either through coursework, past internships or other experiences
  • 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
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.
Read more about our team 
  • What makes collaboration click?  (Config talk)
  • What and Why: How to Leverage Data Science and Research
  • Nannearl’s Unpacked Angles
  • Investing in Figma: The Decade of Design
  • Figma's next product is a multiplayer whiteboard called FigJam
  • Software Design Startup Figma Is Now Worth $10 Billion

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please let your recruiter know if you require accommodation.


About Figma

Dylan Field and Evan Wallace co-founded Figma in 2012 with the vision of building tools for designers in the browser. Their goal was to create the first design tool that combined the accessibility of the Web with the functionality of a native app. Today Figma is a platform with tools and spaces to support the entire product development process—idea to design to build—and has simplified collaboration for companies like Microsoft, Uber, and The New York Times to name a few.

At Figma, we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, products, and community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with the applicable candidate section of Figma's Privacy Policy. 

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09/01/2022

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