Effect Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Start

岗位职责 / Responsibilities

Team Introduction

TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

- Lead effect concepting and design for TikTok’s short-video and live streaming products, including dynamic typography, transitions, on-screen effects, filters, beautification, and retouching.

- Co-create effect product solutions with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams-translate creative concepts into feasible designs and follow through development, testing, and launch to ensure fidelity.

- Proactively identify emerging short-video trends, visual styles, and effect mechanics; actively participate in brainstorming sessions and drive high-quality proposals to execution.

- Monitor user feedback and performance data; iterate on effects based on user needs and market shifts.

- Integrate AIGC tools into daily workflows, leveraging AI capabilities to define and explore new effect features, and optimize effect toolchains.

任职要求 / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master's, or PhD degree in Fine Arts, Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related discipline.

- Strong aesthetic sensibility with solid design fundamentals; proficiency in AE, C4D, Photoshop, and other design/video post-production tools, with proven animation and effect design abilities.

- Keen awareness of industry trends and AI advancements, with a sharp eye for post-production, visual styles, and motion design.

- Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented, with a habit of reflection and continuous improvement.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

- Passionate about motion design, intellectually curious, with a global perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

- A strong portfolio of effects/motion design projects (AI-integrated work is a plus).

- Proficiency in AI tools such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, or ComfyUI; experience with LoRA training or workflow building.

- Additional skills in illustration, 3D, or motion graphics.