Who you are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related field (graduating 2026 or 2027)
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual & interaction design skills, clear product thinking, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Figma and prototyping tools
• Curiosity about how financial products work and eagerness to learn a complex domain
• Strong communication skills, you can articulate design decisions clearly in writing and conversation
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while proactively asking for feedback and clarification when needed
• Experience with or interest in AI-powered design tools and prototyping
• Familiarity with design systems
• Previous internship or project experience in fintech, SaaS, or enterprise products
• Basic understanding of front-end technical constraints (Web/Native Mobile)

What the job involves

• We're looking for a few Product Design Interns to join our team for the summer. You'll be embedded within a product team alongside designers, engineers, and PMs, collaborating cross-functionally to take real features from ideation to execution
• You'll own meaningful work that ships to thousands of businesses, with direct mentorship from a senior designer guiding you throughout
• You'll gain hands-on experience across the full design process: understanding user needs, exploring concepts, prototyping interactions, and refining high-fidelity UI. At the end of the program, you'll present your work to the broader design org
• This is a fully remote internship. We have offices in SF, NY, and Portland you’re welcome to join if you live locally. You'll collaborate async and in real-time with designers, engineers, and PMs across the company
• Contribute to a scoped design project, gaining exposure to research, ideation, and high-fidelity execution
• Participate in design critiques, team rituals, and cross-functional collaboration
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform your design decisions
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI in Figma
• Contribute to and learn from Mercury's design system
• Present your work and learnings at the end of the program
• Duration: 10–12 weeks (Start date of June 8th preferred, but flexible if needed)

Benefits

• Health, dental, & vision
• 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
• $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
• Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
• Annual $1K learning & development budget
• Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
• Weekly $100 food budget
• Monthly $100 wellness budget
• Monthly $50 cellphone reimbursement
• Pet-friendly offices with free tea and beverages, plus lunch and snacks
• Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
• Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401K/RRSP)
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility