LIVE Design Intern – Campaign Visuals

Job Description

Creative Designer Intern (TikTok-Design-LIVE) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS) | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video. TikTok’s mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy, a goal achieved by global, diverse teams. This role within the TikTok LIVE Design team focuses on crafting campaign visuals that blend creativity and impact, from creator activations to regional campaigns, ultimately inspiring audiences, driving growth, and shaping the future of LIVE. Internships at TikTok offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience, providing a vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops to build fundamental skills and explore career paths.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $28.5 hourly
• Team: TikTok LIVE Design team
• Mission: To translate campaign briefs into compelling and impactful visuals that resonate with diverse audiences and drive growth for TikTok LIVE.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Translate: Convert campaign briefs into compelling visuals, ensuring deliverables are engaging, polished, and aligned with stakeholders’ needs.
• Own: Take responsibility for requests end-to-end and support on larger, more complex projects, delivering work on time with minimal guidance.
• Partner: Collaborate with operations and stakeholders to clarify design needs and deliver solutions that resonate across diverse audiences.
• Apply: Utilize design theories, diverse perspectives, and platform specifications to produce high-quality outputs that scale effectively.
• Learn: Actively acquire new tools and techniques, share knowledge with peers, and stay updated on industry and platform trends.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, specializing in creative design with a focus on visual campaigns.
• Experience: Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026, with a required portfolio submission. Must demonstrate the ability to analyze business needs and propose actionable design solutions, alongside familiarity with design processes to meet campaign standards.
• Skills: Experienced knowledge in Illustration, 2D/3D Visual Design, UI Design, and AIGC.
• Bonus: A fast learner capable of quickly applying new knowledge and workflows, who is self-motivated, curious, and proactive in driving personal development.