Product Design (Design Systems) - Intern (Summer 2024)

Type: Paid Internship, 40 hrs/week for 12 weeks over the summer of 2024 Location: Los GatosWho are we?Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with over 238 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.It’s no secret that we want to entertain the world. In order to do that we first must hire and develop the best people, starting with university students.If you have a passion for solving challenging problems; learning how to build scalable, robust systems; love working with the latest technologies in a fast-paced, flexible environment; and are excited at the prospect of having a significant impact on software that over 238 million people use and love, then we want to talk to you.About the Design Foundations TeamDesign Foundations is a team part of the larger Core XD organization. We build, maintain, and support Hawkins, Netflix Design System. We are accelerators and partners, with collaboration and the success of the product teams we serve at the heart of what we do. Our grounding principle is quality at scale, faster over time.About the roleThis internship is an opportunity to learn from and contribute to the product innovation process at the world’s leading streaming entertainment company. You will partner with other designers and engineers in envisioning and implementing solutions for Hawkins that will shape the future of Netflix.You will walk away from this program with: - Hands-on experience in the process of systems design at Netflix - Sharpened design system skills, learning from industry-leading experts - New connections with industry peers and mentors - Active participation in a cross-functional environment that focuses on delivering features globallyAbout youYou have a ‘maker’ mindset and look at the world at large through a systems-thinking lens, approaching challenges from both a technical and creative perspective.You possess solid foundational design skills and are passionate about expanding them. Your intense curiosity compels you to try new technologies and design for new platforms.You thrive on collaboration. You’re inclusive in your engagement with your team and cross-functional partners. You have a low ego, and you welcome honest, open feedback as easily as you give it.What we’re looking forCurrent student graduating in December 2024 or Spring/Summer 2025 in a graduate or undergraduate course covering Design Systems, Product Design, Human-Centered Design/Interaction, or other related fields.Strong proficiency with Figma and confidence in fully leveraging its features (i.e., components, auto-layout, libraries, etc.)Curiosity about the design system community with a desire to innovate next-generation systems, tooling & workflows.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).The flexibility and open-mindedness needed to thrive in a fast-paced environment.A passion and taste for world-class design and user experiences.Nice to haveA basic understanding of technical constraints and how to design solutions that can be effectively engineered for a specific platform (i.e., TV, web, or mobile)Understanding of existing industry-leading design system best practices.Experience in leveraging and contributing to a design system, even a small one.Awareness about the value of driving accessible solutions at scale and advocating for inclusive experiences across platforms.A love of movies, TV shows, and interactive media.Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok! If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.Internships at NetflixAt Netflix, we offer a personalized experience for interns, and our aim is to offer an experience that mimics what it is like to actually work here. We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on interests and skill sets, and fully embed interns within those groups for the summer. Netflix is a unique place to work and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our culture.Internships are paid and are a minimum of 12 weeks, with a choice of a few fixed start dates in May or June 2024 to accommodate varying school calendars. Conditions permitting, our 2024 summer internships will be located in our Los Gatos, CA office, or in our Los Angeles, CA office, depending on the team.At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine the Intern top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.The overall market range for Netflix Internships is typically $40/hour - $110/hour.This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.