Product Design Summer Intern

At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.• *PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024**About the Role:As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation.We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us!PitchBook is looking for a Product Design Intern to assist Product Design team members in all phases of the user-centered design process to create meaningful and impactful experiences for our customers. This internship will give you hands-on experience in conducting user research, exploring design concepts, creating prototypes and final design solutions, and validating your work with end users. At the end of the process, you will have work you can add to your portfolio, an understanding of what it takes to bring enterprise digital products to market, and experience with a diverse community of customer-obsessed Design, Product, Data, Engineering, and Customer team members. Our Summer Internship is full-time program (40 hours per week) running from June – August 2025 (specific dates vary by office location). Please note, at this time PitchBook does not provide relocation assistance for our internships.Primary Job Responsibilities:• Partner with Product Design and Product Management team members to transform business and customer requirements into effective, efficient, and elegant product solutions• Conduct user research and data analysis to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivators that lead to engagement and creation of customer value• Partner with product and design team members to develop design strategies and concepts to enhance and optimize existing features and create new product features to meet customer needs• Deliver simple, elegant, and innovative designs expressed in sketches, diagrams, prototypes, and final design executions• Validate the usability and efficacy of your concepts and design solutions with customers and stakeholders• Participate in team activities such as sprint ceremonies, brainstorms, and design reviews• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requestedRequired Qualifications• Currently enrolled as a junior in a higher education program (college or university): Digital Design, Human-Centered Design, Psychology, and related majors preferred• To be considered for the intern position, applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. PitchBook will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status). The company may in its sole discretion extend your contract for a further fixed term period(s) to be agreed by you and the CompanyPreferred Qualifications:• Knowledge of standard user-centered design practices and methods. One year of work or classroom experience evolving design solutions from concept to prototypes• Knowledge of standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Axure• A portfolio demonstrating experience designing digital experiences from concept to high-fidelity designs• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong sense of ownership and accountability• Intellectual curiosity, structured thinking, and a collaboration-driven interaction style• A clear, professional, and informative communication style• Humility, enthusiasm, and ability to build relationships, foster trust, and develop shared understanding• Interest in the financial industry a plus• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easilyBenefits + Compensation at PitchBook:Physical, Emotional, Social and Financial Health• Comprehensive health benefits• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills  • Employee resource groups • Company-wide events• Monthly transportation stipend (for interns working 40 hours/week)• Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.Compensation• Annual hourly rate: $22/hourWorking Conditions:We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3+ days/week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days/week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 3+ days/week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.Life At PB:We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It’s our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we’ve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.#LI-JK1