Top 52 Design intern Jobs in San Jose, Ca

Design Studio Internship
EPACENTER ARTS —Palo Alto, CA
- $25 an hour
- Spanish
- Construction site
- Research
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Product Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Computer Science
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Intern, UI/UX Design - Spring 2027
BMW —Mountain View, CA
- $32.50 - $40.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
5d
ECC Design Engineering Intern
SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. —San Jose, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Bachelor of Science
- Windows
- Electrical Engineering
5d
Design System Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 - $50 an hour
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Internship
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Product Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Internship
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
AI Product Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Effect Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Continuous improvement
- Psychology
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Summer/ Fall 2026 - Circuit Design Research Intern(7339)
TSMC —San Jose, CA
- $42 - $48 an hour
- Seasonal
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Electrical Engineering
Design Engineering Intern (Design System & AI Workflow - TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Computer Science
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Content Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Web Designing Intern
Aryson Technologies —San Jose, CA
- Internship
- Entry level
RFIC Design Summer Intern
Skyworks Solutions —San Jose, CA
- $22.50 - $47.50 an hour
- Seasonal
- Bachelor of Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Internship
13d
(General Hire) Designer Project Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Bachelor of Science
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Physical Design Engineer Intern, BS - Summer 2027
Marvell —Santa Clara, CA
- $29 - $57 an hour
- Seasonal
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Internship, Thermal Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)
Tesla —Palo Alto, CA
- $20 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Internship
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Graphic Design Academy Internship (September 8, 2026 - June 3, 2027)
Asian Liver Center at Stanford University School of Medicine —Palo Alto, CA
- $1 a month
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Internship, Instructional Designer, Collision (Winter/Spring 2027)
Tesla —Fremont, CA
- $19 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychology
- US work authorization
- SharePoint
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
4d
TOP Design Verification Engineer Intern
SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. —San Jose, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Windows
- Master's degree
- Linux
3d
Intern, Electronics Design Engineer, Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Heron Power —Scotts Valley, CA
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills

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Design Studio Internship

EPACENTER ARTS -
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

Internship
$25 an hour

Qualifications

Spanish
Multilingual
Collaboration
Phone communication
Client communication
Experience working with children
Organizational skills
Interpersonal communication

Full Job Description

Design Studio Internship

Job Type: Paid Temporary, Internship, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Visual Arts

Organizational Overview

EPACENTER is a vibrant hub for creativity and cultural engagement headquartered in East Palo Alto. We are dedicated to inspiring imagination and activating the creative potential of all who seek greater access to artistic opportunities in San Mateo County. EPACENTER unites individuals of every age through artistic expression, supports career pathways in creative fields, and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of our community.

EPACENTER presents a dynamic range of public programs, including captivating live performances, thought-provoking exhibitions and installations, stimulating lectures, curated film screenings, and spirited community events. Our comprehensive array of classes in digital, visual, culinary, and performing arts offers abundant opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and the discovery of lifelong passions. Additionally, fellowship and training programs open doors to rewarding high-wage careers within the creative industries.

Designed as an inviting and accessible 25,000-square-foot space, EPACENTER is a welcoming gathering spot where people of all abilities explore their talents, engage with inspiring ideas, and flourish creatively.

Position Overview

The inaugural Immersive Environments Design Studio is a design-build internship housed within EPACENTER's Creative Enterprise initiative. Interns work with the Director of Visual Arts and a lead artist to conceptualize, and eventually create, an immersive environment, first for EPACENTER and eventually for institutions that serve the public through cultivating relationships with local government arts councils, community centers, schools, libraries, and hospitals, with room to expand into, transit hubs, and corporate developments.

Interns will learn the skills to eventually function as a working design studio-for-hire: scouting clients, running consultation meetings, reading a site, developing a concept rooted in that community's identity, fabricating the work, installing it on location, and assessing how it performs for key stakeholders.

The studio model draws on a socially engaged, materials-based approach to public art, treating a wall, hallway, or waiting room as a canvas for participatory, site-specific storytelling, treating that sensibility into a repeatable, commissionable service line. The goal of the inaugural year is to build and prove a working prototype hosted at EPACENTER, positioning the studio as both a design-build practice and a Creative Workforce pipeline into careers in immersive exhibition design, environmental design, and public art among others.

In addition to the key component of immersive exhibition design, interns will learn the principles and best practices of arts education, incorporating student art into the final design.

Key Roles

Throughout the course of the internship, interns will have the opportunity to engage in 1 or more of the following project roles:

Lead Designer: Develops the spatial/visual concept from client brief and site visit through schematic design
Client Liaison / Project Manager: Runs intake meetings, manages timeline and budget, is the studio's point of contact with the institution
Materials Researcher: Sources materials and fabrication methods appropriate to each site's constraints (durability, safety, budget)
Fabrication: Builds installation components in-studio
Installation Technician: Leads on-site install, site prep, and safe handling in occupied public spaces
Documentation & Assessment: Photographs and documents the process and finished work, runs the post-installation user-response tool, and compiles the case study
Community Engagement: Gathers stakeholder and community input during conception, and coordinates any public-facing reveal or walkthrough
Classroom Assistant: Assistant classroom arts teachers across a variety of media including digital art, photography, sculpture, and filmmaking.

Qualifications

Desire to learn through doing, with a commitment to a growth mindset
Interest in community-centric design, immersive exhibition design, environmental design, or a related creative field
Comfort working collaboratively and adapting to real-world constraints
Ability to represent the organization professionally in front of clients who may or may not have an arts background
Willingness to engage in hands-on fabrication and site installation work
Openness to giving and receiving feedback
Experience working with children and adults in an arts environment

Desired Qualifications

Spanish speaking, or multilingual a plus
Entrepreneurial mindset and solution-oriented approach
Prior experience with a studio-based, community-facing, or client-facing creative project (student or professional)
Familiarity with sketching, illustration, digital software, basic fabrication tools and materials handling
Experience gathering or synthesizing community/stakeholder input
Interest in pursuing a career in the arts, environmental design, exhibition design, museum or hospital art programs, or public art administration

Physical Requirements

Ability to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling materials.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and by email..
Ability to read printed materials and computer screens for extended periods.

What Interns Will Gain

Work closely with artists, design professionals and administrators in an apprenticeship capacity
Learn fundamentals of program design and engagement
Read a client brief and translate community input into a design concept
Budget and fabricate to a real, non-negotiable constraint
Install work safely in an occupied public space
Formal evaluation and assessment process
Portfolio design examples

Who Should Apply

This program is for emerging artists, designers, and creative producers aged 18 - 25, who want hands-on experience in an emerging field, and are ready to take on this challenge!

How to Apply

Submit:

Cover letter outlining why you are the best fit for this opportunity and what you expect to gain from this experience.
Resume/C.V.
Portfolio Samples (optional) to this address: [email protected]

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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design intern jobs in san jose, ca

Design Studio Internship

Product Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer

Intern, UI/UX Design - Spring 2027

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Design System Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer

Product Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer

AI Product Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer

Effect Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer

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Design Engineering Intern (Design System & AI Workflow - TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer

Content Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer

Web Designing Intern

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(General Hire) Designer Project Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Physical Design Engineer Intern, BS - Summer 2027

Internship, Thermal Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)

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Internship, Instructional Designer, Collision (Winter/Spring 2027)

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Intern, Electronics Design Engineer, Fall 2026/Spring 2027

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