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Product Design Intern

Coinbase
Location
Hybrid - San Francisco, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Internships & Emerging Talent Positions
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Demonstrated ability to use design tools (Figma, Cursor, etc.) to create user flows, wireframes, or visual designs, evidenced by a portfolio or project samples
  • Completed at least one design project (academic, personal, or professional) that shows end-to-end thinking from problem definition through visual execution
  • Basic familiarity with cryptocurrency concepts and Coinbase's role in the ecosystem, with demonstrated curiosity to learn more
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
What the job really is

As a Product Design Intern at Coinbase, you will spend 12 weeks embedded in a product team, tackling real design challenges across various core products. Your responsibilities include owning a design project from concept to user experience, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and creating high-fidelity prototypes using Figma. You will also participate in design critiques and work closely with engineers to implement your designs.

Benefits
  • Hourly Rate: $60 USD
Things to weigh
  • Internship is only for summer 2027
  • Remote-first but requires quarterly in-person sessions
  • High-pressure environment may not suit everyone
Job score2.8/5
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Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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