Product Design Intern - Visual & Brand (9 months)

A note before you apply to ensure you join our team the right wayWe’re thrilled that you’re excited to apply to Clerkie! Before you get started, here’s a quick note to help you put your best foot forward:Apply directly through our job postings here. This is where your skills and experience shine best, and it’s the path that gets you noticed.Reaching out to other channels - like Sales or Customer Service - will NOT improve your chances. In fact it could slow down your application’s journey.Trust our process. The Clerkie hiring process is designed to be fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone.We’re committed to reviewing each application thoughtfully and with care. Your best chance starts here so show us what you’ve got! Thank you for respecting our process and helping us keep it smooth and seamless. — The Clerkie TeamAbout ClerkieClerkie is a fintech startup on a mission to democratize financial wellness using the power of artificial intelligence. Launched in 2018, Clerkie began with an app, aiming to help the nearly 123 million underserved Americans in need of financial guidance. Since its inception, the company has expanded its services and now pairs consumer guidance with cutting-edge B2B software. By pairing the two through the Clerkie network, these tools have become the go-to resource for creditors looking to manage loan losses while simultaneously helping millions of borrowers get out of debt.Clerkie is a remote-first company, with over 30 employees spanning 4 time zones across the United States. To date, the company has raised $41 million, including a $33 million Series A round in early 2023. Investors include leading financial and venture institutions, including Citi Ventures, Left Lane Capital, Wellington Ventures, Flourish Ventures, and Vestigo Ventures.About the roleWe’re hiring a Designer to join our growing Design team, with an immediate focus on supporting brand, marketing, and sales design needs, and longterm growth into the world of Product Design. This role is perfect for a creative who lives and breathes design - someone with a great eye, a strong portfolio, and a passion for making things look (and feel) great.You’ll report into our Sr Product Designer, with dotted-line mentorship working elbow-to-elbow with our Product Designer. In this role, you’ll wear many design hats (and look amazing in them too!) - branding, marketing, creative, visual storytelling, maybe even a smidge of UX - so we’re looking for someone excited to learn, collaborate, and stretch their design muscles in new ways.This role will start as an intern and after 9 months (or sooner) the goal is to convert to a full time employee. This is an ideal fit for someone earlier in their career (maybe your first or second design role!) who’s hungry to grow, contribute, and evolve into a well-rounded Product Designer down the road.Here’s what you’ll doDesign compelling brand assets that support marketing, sales, and partnerships including pitch decks, landing pages, collateral, and campaign visualsCollaborate cross-functionally with Product, GTM, and Engineering to ensure visual alignment across our external and internal experiencesSupport and evolve Clerkie’s visual identity and brand systemContribute to product and UX work—especially across web and mobile design—as you grow in your roleBring fresh ideas, thoughtful feedback, and big impact to our small but mighty design teamHere’s a snapshot of what the design team tackled last monthDesign custom assets and environments for prospective clients - partnering with Product and Eng to create some super slick sandbox demos that help us win big dealsContribute to high priority builds for enterprise partners, bringing your eye for design to fast-moving, high-impact projectsCollaborate directly with our SLT on a fresh look and feel for our multiple product’s on-site experiencesAdd your voice to our evolving brand bible, shaping how Clerkie and Fiber show up across every touchpointHelp clean up and organize Coda, our internal knowledge hub, to make life easier for future new hires (like you!)Mock up new Clerkie + Fiber stickers (we take sticker culture seriously around here)Jam with People & Culture on new swag ideasSpend the day on a private yacht in the Bahamas (yep), swimming with pigs, paddleboarding, jet skiing, and joining our team hackathon on a private islandAnd more! From big wins to team traditions, it’s been a month and we’re just getting started Must-havesA strong portfolio that showcases your design thinking and visual design skills, especially across brand, visual, or marketing design workProficiency with modern design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)A collaborative, curious mindset and a desire to learn product and UX designAn eye for detail and a love for great aestheticsThe ability to communicate your ideas clearly and thoughtfullyCoachability, adaptability, a growth mindset, and an eagerness to learn Solid grasp of core visual-design fundamentals: typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchyNice-to-haves (not required)Appetite and / or experience designing for digital products or UXExposure to design thinking principles or cross-functional product teamsPrior experience at a startup or in a fast-paced environmentBasic knowledge of responsive web or mobile designFamiliarity with marketing tools or CMS platformsExposure to 3D tools like Cinema 4DSalary range $60,000 – $80,000 Our benefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) & retirement benefitsPaid time off and holidaysAnnual company retreatCompany laptop and remote work setupCollaborative, remote-first culture that’s values-driven and people-firstOur hiring processWe believe in a two-way interview process that helps us get to know you and helps you get to know us.Application + Portfolio Review (async)Intro Call w/ Head of People (20–30 min Google Meeting)Hiring Manager Meeting w/ Sr. Product Designer (45 min Google Meeting)Portfolio Deep Dive + Design Challenge (async + 1 hour live review with Product Design Team)Final Leadership Meeting w/ an Executive (30 - 45 min Google Meeting)Before we extend any offers, all candidates must successfully complete a standard background check in addition to a reference check. These checks are conducted in tandem to ensure a safe, secure, and compliant environment for all Clerkie team members and stakeholders. We approach this stage with transparency and sensitivity, and candidates will be provided with clear information about the process.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Originally posted on Himalayas

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