Product Design Intern

#TeamNextdoor

Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) is the essential neighborhood network. Neighbors, public agencies and businesses use Nextdoor to connect around local information that matters in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. Nextdoor builds innovative technology to foster local community, and brands and businesses of all sizes use Nextdoor’s proprietary advertising platform to engage with neighborhoods at scale. Download the app and join the neighborhood at nextdoor.com. 

Meet Your Future Neighbors

You will join a dedicated team of designers, product managers, and developers who are passionate about leveraging technology to create a kinder world where everyone can rely on their neighbors. Our close-knit team of designers wears multiple hats and works across various projects to deliver value to our neighbors. We prioritize moving quickly and making a significant impact, while maintaining high standards for quality and reliability as we build a great product. In this role, you will have opportunities to both learn from and mentor your co-workers.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Product Design Intern at Nextdoor you’ll begin making a difference by contributing to the design of our digital products within your first two weeks. From crafting wireframes to creating prototypes, you’ll immerse yourself in every phase of the design process under the guidance of a mentor. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and researchers, to deliver solutions that enhance the user experience.

During your 12-week internship, you’ll participate in user research, usability testing, and design iterations to solve real-world problems. By contributing to our design systems and brainstorming innovative product features, you’ll leave a lasting impact on the team and our neighborhood community.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Currently pursuing a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field, with graduation expected between Fall 2025 and Summer 2026
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to create visually compelling designs
• A passion for solving user problems and enhancing user experiences
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong alignment with Nextdoor’s mission and purpose

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web and mobile applications
• Participate in user research sessions and translate insights into actionable design improvements
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and other designers to iterate and refine designs
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to enhance the user experience
• Support the design team in maintaining and evolving our design system
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new product features

Perks & Benefits

• Housing stipend so you can spend your summer with us in San Francisco 
• Access to benefits (including mental health benefits, commuter benefits, wellness benefits, etc)
• Fully stocked micro-kitchens, snacks, and lunches at our SF office 
• Team events and socials 
• Global volunteer opportunities 
• Ability to join any of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)!

The salary for this role is $3,900, paid semi-monthly, plus a semi-monthly housing stipend of $1,000.

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 30, 2024

At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers we seek to serve. We encourage everyone interested in our purpose to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.