Product Design Intern (Summer)

As a Product Design Intern at Glean, your main responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver design features, conducting user research, prototyping user flows and interactions, and presenting your designs to stakeholders for feedback. You'll get hands-on experience with innovative AI products and have the chance to impact the future of knowledge work.

For the Product Design Intern role at Glean, candidates should have a graduation date of Spring 2026 and some prior coursework or projects that demonstrate a strong foundation in design principles and user-centered design processes. Additionally, having experience with interaction design and showcasing strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Glean emphasizes mentorship for their Product Design Interns through direct guidance from the collaborative design team. You will have multiple opportunities to learn from experienced designers, enhancing your skills in creating AI experiences, and gaining valuable insights into the industry.

The Product Design Intern position at Glean is a hybrid role, requiring interns to work on-site in Palo Alto, CA for three days a week. This approach not only fosters teamwork but also allows you to engage directly with your colleagues, which significantly benefits your learning experience.

As a Product Design Intern at Glean, you will enjoy daily healthy meals, participate in company events, receive direct mentorship, and gain hands-on experience in product design, all while working with a diverse and inclusive team. Additionally, you'll be compensated with a monthly salary of $8,000!

When answering this question, you could outline several foundational design principles you value, such as user-centered design, accessibility, and aesthetic integrity. Share examples from your academic or project work that illustrate how you've applied these principles in practice.

This question is an opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills. Select a specific project or experience where you encountered a significant design challenge. Explain the context, the challenges faced, the steps you took to address them, and the outcome, emphasizing the learning experiences gained.

Demonstrate your understanding of user research by discussing various methods such as surveys, interviews, and usability testing. Describe how you would define your research goals, recruit participants, and analyze feedback to inform your design decisions.

Be ready to mention specific design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Miro, discussing how you've utilized them in your projects. If relevant, highlight any experience with prototyping or user testing tools as well.

Your response should demonstrate your organizational strategies, such as using project management tools, setting deadlines, and aligning tasks with project goals. Mention any specific frameworks or methodologies you value, such as Agile or Design Sprints.

Explain how you perceive feedback as an essential tool for growth. Discuss how you actively seek and incorporate feedback at different stages of your design process and how it has led to better design outcomes in your past work.

Indicate that you regularly read design blogs, follow industry leaders on social media, attend webinars, or participate in local design meetups. This shows your passion for continuous learning and staying current in the evolving world of design.

Outline a specific project where collaboration was critical. Highlight the roles of team members involved, your contributions as a Product Design Intern, and how effective communication led to successful project completion.

Your answer should include a structured approach that encompasses research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and refinement. Be prepared to explain each stage and any tools or methods you use to facilitate this workflow.

Tailor your answer to express your enthusiasm for Glean’s mission and how it aligns with your interests in AI and design. Mention specific aspects of their work culture or projects that excite you and how they resonate with your career aspirations.