Apprentice Product Designer

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Join Pinterest as an Apprentice Product Designer in a unique program for non-tech backgrounds. Collaborate with teams and grow your career in the tech industry.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $8,910 - $10,450 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Exhibits a learner and builder mindset, quickly adapting to emerging AI tools to enhance the product development process.

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FigmaSketchPhotoshopIllustratorAI Tools

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Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedProactiveCuriousCollaborativeClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Product DesignDesign ProcessEmerging AI ToolsProfessional Work EnvironmentLearning and Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Practical experience using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Photoshop or Illustrator.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.