Product Design Intern

Job Description

About Company

The company is Celtra, and its mission is to build the world’s most advanced creative automation platform for digital advertising. They operate at the intersection of design, AI, and prototyping, with a particular interest in leveraging emerging AI-powered workflows and tools to transform modern creative tooling. Their office is located in Chelsea, NYC.

Detailed Job Description

Job Title: Product Design Intern

Job Summary:
Celtra is seeking a curious and driven Product Design Intern to contribute to building the world’s most advanced creative automation platform for digital advertising. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about the intersection of design, AI, and prototyping, especially those experimenting with AI-powered workflows and tools (e.g., Figma Make, v0, Cursor). The intern will collaborate closely with design, product, engineering, and business teams to develop intuitive and elegant solutions for complex creative AI workflows. This involves rapid iteration, contributing from early concepts to polished prototypes, and demonstrating a strong grasp of UX and aesthetics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research trends and activities within the digital advertising market and the professional creative software landscape.
• Actively engage in questioning and listening to understand the needs and goals of Celtra’s teams for specific design projects.
• Assist in the research and development phases of projects from ideation through to launch, in close collaboration with product managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders.

Candidate Profile (What We Are Looking For):

• Designers who see no boundaries between form and function.
• Curiosity and hands-on experimentation with AI tools such as Figma Make, V.0, and Cursor.
• Strong problem-solving instincts, good taste, and a collaborative mindset.
• A passion for building high-quality products that empower real users.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in AI-driven creative tooling, coupled with a willingness to experiment and learn.
• A portfolio showcasing robust product design work (including UI/UX, visual design, interaction design, or related fields).
• Familiarity with foundational design concepts, including information architecture, typography, usability, and user testing.
• A self-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be located in the NYC area and capable of working on-site 3-4 days per week throughout the internship.

What’s In It For You:

• A dedicated mentor, clear goals, and regular check-ins to support professional growth.
• A focused and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to work directly on impactful features utilized by global brands.
• A front-row seat to understanding how design, engineering, and AI converge to build powerful creative tools.
• Work in a bright, modern office in Chelsea, complete with free meals to keep you energized.

Internship Details:

• Hours: 30-40 hours per week.
• Duration: February to April (3 months).
• Pay: $30-40 per hour, contingent on ability, portfolio, and other relevant experience/exposure.