[Hiring] Apprentice Product Designer @Pinterest

Role Description

The Pinterest Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for professionals from non-tech backgrounds and those who may face barriers of entry into the industry to experience Product Design at Pinterest. Apprenticeships are up to one year long with the opportunity to be considered for conversion to a full-time Product Designer. Employment throughout the program is at will, and while programs can be up to one year in length, there is no guarantee on the specific length of the program.

What you’ll do:

• Work alongside other Pinterest Product Designers and key partners on our Research, Product Management, and Engineering teams on a high-impact project.
• Learn about the design process, starting from ideation and exploration, all the way to executing and implementing with Engineering.
• Collaborate with an assigned mentor who will help you navigate the expectations associated with being a Product Designer at Pinterest.
• Leverage AI tools to optimize your workflow and to make cross-functional collaboration more productive and efficient.
• Continually grow through various learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professionals from non-tech backgrounds, including but not limited to: design bootcamp grads, candidates who are self-taught, and those who do not hold a related degree or professional experience in Product Design roles.
• Self-motivated and proactive professionals pursuing a career in the tech industry who are curious to learn what it’s like to work and succeed as a Product Designer at Pinterest.
• Has a learner and builder mindset: Able to quickly onboard to emerging AI tools and implement them appropriately in the full product development process with a focus on decision quality, craft and efficiency.
• 1+ years of experience working collaboratively and clearly communicating in a professional work environment preferred.
• Practical experience using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Photoshop or Illustrator.

Requirements

• Apprentices are expected to work full-time during business hours. As such, students currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program are not eligible for this position.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• For this role, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

• The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $8,910 - $10,450 monthly.

Company Description

At Pinterest, we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. We are committed to making employment decisions on the basis of merit and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to various factors including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, and more.