Product Design Intern

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About the Job: Product Design Intern at Cvent

Our Culture and Impact at Cvent

Cvent is a global leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, boasting over 5,000 employees and serving 24,000+ customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent provides a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for event professionals and offers specialized software solutions to hotels, venues, and destinations to boost their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our innovative technology connects millions of people at events globally, fundamentally transforming the meetings and events industry by powering human connection.

At Cvent, our strength is our people. We cultivate a culture that empowers everyone to think like entrepreneurs, encouraging confident decision-making and calculated risks. We highly value diverse perspectives, celebrate differences, and believe in collaborating with colleagues and clients to forge strong, lasting connections.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future of Work

Are you passionate about the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? Cvent is at the forefront of this evolution, where AI is not merely a tool but an integral part of our DNA. We are committed to continuous learning and adaptation, actively seeking candidates who are eager to grow alongside cutting-edge technology.

If you thrive on bold experimentation, enthusiastically share your discoveries, and are keen to define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll find an ideal environment here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily tasks to deliver exceptional results, always grounding their efforts in the crucial human judgment and creativity that drive true innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you will have the unique opportunity to demonstrate how you leverage AI to learn, iterate, and significantly amplify your impact. We’re excited to connect with candidates who want to be part of a team that’s pioneering AI-powered collaboration.

Internships at Cvent

Cvent offers a robust paid internship program designed to provide students with invaluable hands-on experience and direct mentorship. This program is tailored to support professional development and career growth, preparing students for success post-graduation. Interns gain exposure to the inner workings of an industry-leading software company and take ownership of projects that directly contribute to Cvent’s ongoing success. There is a strong possibility that interns may receive an offer for full-time employment upon college graduation.

Product Design Intern Role at Cvent

As a Product Design Intern, you will join a dynamic department of over 100 designers, contributing to products that span every stage of the event journey. You will be welcomed into a small, feature-specific team and paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide your learning and development.

This role offers a significant opportunity to make an impact by owning a project from its initial problem definition through to solution delivery. You will gain exposure to every facet of the design process, including crucial areas such as user research and content design. You will learn to effectively advocate for users at each step, sharpen your existing strengths, and receive targeted feedback to identify and develop areas for growth.

Ideal Candidates Will:

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Demonstrate empathy and passion for creating simple, intuitive, and truly helpful user experiences.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of building wireframes and interactive prototypes using Figma. Familiarity with auto-layout is a must.
• Be familiar with effectively utilizing a design system comprising simple components and patterns.
• Actively participate in design critiques and be capable of facilitating discovery workshops.
• Articulate design decisions clearly and confidently present designs, always keeping the user at the forefront.
• Exhibit a keen eye for detail, being observant and meticulous in all design work.
• Show a strong eagerness to learn and be genuinely open to receiving and incorporating feedback.
• Have a demonstrable interest in accessibility, content design, and user research.

Required Qualifications & Logistics:

• Must be a full-time college student with a projected graduation date of Spring/Summer 2027.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, specifically from June to August 2026.
• Ability to commute to our headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA.
• A portfolio showcasing at least one completed UX/product design project is required.
• The link to your portfolio must be included on your resume.

Important Information:

• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.