Visa Experience Design Intern - Summer 2025

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

Visa is heavily investing in its Global Product Design Team to help support its growing digital product line. Visa Global Product Design is comprised of five specializations: Design, Research & Accessibility, Design Engineering, Design Operations and Content Creation & Design Strategy. Design is looking for an intern to join our team.

We believe that great design has the ability to engage and inspire users, and we strive to rethink and redefine how users interact with Visa's applications and products. Our team members are innovative thinkers and strategic problem solvers who are as analytical as they are creative. We value hard work, accountability and collaboration, and we prize proven skills and team success over personal gain.

In this role, you will expand your knowledge of UX principles and collaborate with a team of experienced designers. The Design Intern will contribute to usable, accessible and engaging user experiences for our Security and Identity products.

Role responsibilities include:

• Contribute to design decisions based on a thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design principles
• Be an advocate for our users
• Gain experience in capturing requirements, designing flows, wireframes, testable prototypes and fully fleshed out designs
• Improve problem-solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills

We are hiring for the Visa Experience Design Intern in the Bay Area; assigments may be placed in our Foster City or San Francisco offices. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors, Design, Psychology, Sociology or related field, graduating in December 2025 or later

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience designing high-fidelity mockups and prototypes using Figma, Sketch or other industry tools
• Understanding of basic interaction design principles
• Familiarity with Accessibility (508/WCAG) a plus
• Motion design skills are a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including thorough and methodical attention to detail
• Fully fluent in English and able to understand and be easily understood in English
• Ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences
• Ability to self-manage time and work independently or as part of a team
• An online portfolio that demonstrates strong product and ecosystem thinking

Additional Information

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary for a new hire into this position is $27/HR to $30/HR USD which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program. 

Work Authorization: Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

This is a hybrid position: Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs. 

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.