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

Design Engineering Internal (Design System & AI Workflow - TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer at TikTok in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible.

• We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
• Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
• Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
• Drive AI transformation of design systems and workflows-explore how AI agents, skills, and tools integrate with design, making design systems an asset that AI can read, consume, and generate from.
• Build and iterate on internal AI design tools using Vibe Coding (Cursor, Claude Code) to develop agents, skills, and tools that accelerate team adoption.
• Explore and build automated asset generation tools; maintain them to improve design output efficiency.
• Participate in data production and aesthetic labeling, converting high-quality data into training materials that support design system and AI model evolution.
• Partner with engineering teams to translate design system specs and components into high-quality multi-platform implementations, ensuring cross-platform consistency.
• Monitor user experience across live streaming and short-video scenarios; validate and iterate designs based on business metrics (e.g., revenue, broadcast initiation rates).

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master's degree in HCI, AI, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in Vibe Coding with tools such as Cursor and Claude Code; able to deliver high-fidelity interactive prototypes end-to-end from product/design concepts.
• Data- and business-savvy with strong design taste-able to curate and refine from AI-generated content, turning ordinary outputs into high-quality results.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented, with a habit of reflection and summarization.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about design engineering and technology innovation, intellectually curious, with a global perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agent orchestration and multi-agent collaboration to solve complex problems.
• Hands-on experience with generative models, proficient in platforms like Midjourney, Jimeng, and Kling.
• Experience in model training (dataset preparation, LoRA tuning).
• Shipped social, creator, or content products, or have side projects in AI-driven/generative experiences.

About the Company

The Global Business Solutions (GBS) team is responsible for the revenue growth of the TikTok business, and our teams include Sales, Marketing, Ops, Account Managers, Agency and partnerships, as well as Marketing Science.

At TikTok, our Global Business Solutions (GBS) team plays a key role in generating revenue by promoting our advertising solutions, onboarding new clients, driving ad campaigns, and more. As the TikTok community grows at an unprecedented speed around the world, our GBS team leads groundbreaking projects that are changing the landscape of the advertising industry in real time.

We're seeking an analytically driven, and detail-oriented Client Solutions Manager (CSM) Intern to join our Ecommerce Team. As a CSM, you will partner closely with Client Partners and Client Solutions Managers to drive revenue by identifying opportunities, leveraging data insights, and delivering consultative solutions for advertisers.

This role centers on client education, relationship growth, data analysis, and campaign success. You will provide strategic recommendations to both clients and internal teams, ensuring campaigns achieve business objectives while optimizing long-term partnerships. Success in this role requires strong data analytics skills, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a test-and-learn mindset to uncover the best solutions.