Product Design Intern

In 1919, the Bauhaus school started with a simple idea: bring together curious people at the beginning of their careers and teach them how to shape the future through design. Many of its students went on to define entire disciplines.

Every designer starts somewhere. Every great product does too.

At Mercury, we’re still early in our journey, which is why we care deeply about bringing on thoughtful, curious design interns who want to learn quickly, contribute meaningfully, and help us build the next generation of financial software.

About Mercury

At Mercury, we believe thoughtful design can transform an industry long shaped by complexity, friction, and indifference. We marry power and beauty, form and function, with intentionality, care, and taste. As we build a radically different kind of banking* experience for startups and scaling companies, design isn't an aesthetic layer added at the end. It's how our products are shaped, how decisions are made, and how customers experience us every day.

Design at Mercury is a team of 40+ curious, supportive, and thoughtful designers. We think rigorously, design elegantly, and never take ourselves too seriously.

*Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A, Members FDIC.

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Nice to Have

• 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)

Internship Details

• Duration: 10–12 weeks (Start date of June 8th preferred, but flexible if needed)

• Location: Remote in the US or Canada

• Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

• Compensation:

• Candidates based in the US: $50/hr

• Candidates based in Canada: CAD 50/hr

Our internship program is intended for individuals enrolled in an academic program (undergraduate, graduate, etc.). Individuals interested but not enrolled in an academic program at this time are encouraged to apply to any of our full-time openings.

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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