Design Intern - Summer 2027

Addepar
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with design thinking experience and a focus on financial technology will find this role in a collaborative, in-person team environment.

Best fit for

  • Early-career designers with a strong portfolio in data-rich interfaces and UX/UI design principles
    — “portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, visual design, and interaction design skills”
  • Individuals interested in financial services or fintech with a willingness to learn complex systems
    — “Experience with or interest in designing for complex, data-rich applications”
  • Candidates who thrive in team settings and can clearly explain their design rationale
    — “Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate design decisions clearly”

Things to consider

  • In-person attendance is mandatory for the full 12-week program in New York
    — “this role is based full-time in our New York office and requires in-person attendance”
  • No relocation assistance is provided, so candidates must be based in New York
    — “Relocation assistance is not offered”

How to stand out

  • Showcase projects that demonstrate solving complex problems for sophisticated users
    — “Design at Addepar means solving complex problems for sophisticated users”
  • Highlight experience with Figma and your ability to document design decisions thoroughly
    — “Proficiency with design tools such as Figma”
  • Emphasize your ability to contribute to a design system and product experience standards
    — “Contribute to Addepar's design system and product experience standards”
  • Demonstrate your capability to present work and reflect on your design process
    — “Produce a retrospective and present your summer project to an internal audience”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • completion of core project deliverable
  • successful stretch initiative
Typical background
current university enrollmentdesign experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Product DesignUser-centered DesignDesign SystemsUser ResearchCollaborationDocumentation

Preferred

Financial TechnologyInvestment Operations

Stack & domain

Product DesignData-rich InterfacesInvestment OperationsDesign SystemProduct Experience StandardsDesign Standard ProcessesPrinciplesUser-centered DesignFinancial TechnologyCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailAnalytical SkillsTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingFinancial ServicesInvestment ManagementPortfolio ManagementMarket AnalysisClient Management

About the role

Original posting from Addepar via Greenhouse

Who We Are

Addepar is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence. Addepar unifies portfolio, market and client data in a total portfolio view and delivers AI-powered insights within investment and client workflows. More than 1,500 firms in 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on nearly $10 trillion in assets. Its open platform integrates with 650 software, data and consulting partners to power end-to-end investment operations across firms of all sizes and levels of complexity. Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, São Paulo, London, Edinburgh, Geneva, Warsaw, Dubai, Pune and Singapore.

The Program

We are currently seeking a Product Design Intern to join Addepar's PXO (Product Experience & Operations) team in New York City for Summer 2027.

Being a part of the AddeU Internship Program, you will be working on meaningful project(s) that you can feel proud of and present back to the company at the end of the experience. In addition to having a supporting manager and mentor, we have a fantastic onboarding program to get you acclimated and ready for your time with us. Fun events and super cool swag are also included!

Design at Addepar means solving complex problems for sophisticated users. Our design team works on data-rich interfaces used by investment professionals worldwide, and we take pride in nurturing early-career designers - five of our current high-performing designers came through the internship program. If you are passionate about thoughtful, user-centered design and excited to tackle the unique challenges of financial technology, we want to hear from you!

As a Product Design Intern, you will work on a two-part project structure: a scoped core deliverable that ships early and delivers immediate value, followed by a stretch initiative that gives you hands-on experience with deeper architectural design challenges.

This role is based full-time in our New York office and requires in-person attendance for the duration of the internship. Dates are currently set for June - August 2027 but please advise your recruiter if you have any timing constraints. Relocation assistance is not offered. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without requiring current or future visa sponsorship (for example, employment-based visas such as H-1B, F-1/OPT, or similar), and must be authorized to begin work in the U.S. on their first day of employment.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis between November 2026 and March 2027. We encourage you to apply early, as we may close the posting once the program is filled.

What You'll Do

Complete a scoped core project: a well-defined deliverable that you can complete and ship early in your internship

Take on a stretch initiative: a broader, more complex design challenge that deepens your experience

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and senior designers to iterate on solutions

Participate in design critiques, user research sessions, and team ceremonies

Contribute to Addepar's design system and product experience standards

Learn and demonstrate design standard processes and principles used across Addepar

Document your design process, decisions, and rationale clearly

Produce a retrospective and present your summer project to an internal audience

Who You Are

Currently enrolled in a university or other post-secondary program

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Product Design, UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (penultimate or final year ideal, though all years are welcome to apply)

Able to commit to the full 12-week program, June 7th, 2027 - August 27th, 2027

A portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, visual design, and interaction design skills

Proficiency with design tools such as Figma

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate design decisions clearly

Experience with or interest in designing for complex, data-rich applications

Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment and take on feedback constructively

Solid understanding of user-centered design processes and experience working in a team

Specific experience in or knowledge of financial services or fintech design is a plus

Addepar takes a market-based approach to pay. A successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on the role, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for this role within the United States.

Compensation for this role includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additionally, these ranges reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Base Salary Range$39—$39 USDOur Values 

Act Like an Owner - Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes.

Build Together - Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value. 

Champion Our Clients - Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success. 

Drive Innovation - Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry. 

Embrace Learning - Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset. 

In addition to our core values, Addepar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities to drive innovative solutions. We commit to promoting a welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Addepar is among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making fake job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please be aware that no job offers will be made from Addepar without a formal interview process. Additionally, Addepar will not ask you to purchase equipment or supplies as part of your onboarding process. If you have any questions, please reach out to ta-operations@addepar.com.

Source: Addepar careers (Greenhouse)

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