2025 Product Design Undergraduate Internship Program

At Discover, you will never stop learning. We are looking for people driven by purpose, who want to help us change the game in financial services. We were founded in 1986, and now have over 16,000 employees. Together we are dedicated to helping people spend smarter, manage debt better and save more for a brighter financial future. 

By joining us, you will be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. We are as focused on our employees as we are on our customers – and we have been consistently awarded for both. Be the reason we help millions of people build a brighter financial future, and achieve yours along the way.

Job Description:

Emerging Talent Programs offer unique opportunities to launch your professional career in an environment that is structured to support your individual growth, while also helping you build an extensive network to expand your business knowledge and career options. As part of our Emerging Talent Development and Internship Programs, you can be part of building and innovating the products and services that help our millions of consumers build their brighter financial futures. At Discover we know our people are the key to our success, and our Emerging Talent Programs provide structure and support while immersing you in the business with a focus on solving real business challenges. Be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. We are all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. 

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers, and which is consistently awarded for both. We are all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career. 

What You'll Do
The Discover Design Undergraduate Internship Program offers exciting internship opportunities for highly motivated individuals who are interested in supporting product design across websites and apps that deliver on business strategies and delight customers. As part of a cross-functional product team this person will support the creation of design experiences that are easy to use, accessible and exhibit strong visual design. They will use qualitative and quantitative data to help understand problems and define solutions. They will be challenged to exercise and expand critical thinking and problem-solving skills by actively managing and escalating risk, mitigating customer-impacting issues and working alongside proven leaders on projects and initiatives aligned with Discover’s high priority goals.

Participants can expect:   

• An internship aimed at aligning personal talents with business initiatives  

• Challenging and impactful work assignments that support Discover’s key priorities and objectives  

• A team of resources to assist with training and career development, including dedicated program managers, experienced performance managers and knowledgeable mentors  

• Real time and consistent feedback  

• Interaction with the key stakeholders and senior leadership through both projects and program events  

• To enhance their abilities to lead projects, make decisions, problem solve and think creatively  

• Group activities, including networking events and volunteer activities  

• Opportunities to establish lasting career connections with fellow interns  

• Opportunities for paid housing or housing stipend depending on eligibility 

How You'll Do It

• Develop design concepts, wireframes, prototypes and other UX/UI design deliverables in Figma and other tools.

• Understands the target users’ needs, motivations, and behaviors as it relates to specific project or area.

• Monitors the competitive landscape to understand customer expectations and to spot opportunities for innovation.

• Designs production ready materials and release files.

• Partners with frontend and backend engineers to translate design into code.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• High School Diploma or GED

• Currently enrolled in accredited 4 year college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in information technology or relevant field

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship 

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are