Pinterest

Apprentice Product Designer

Pinterest$106K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Non-traditional design background welcomed - design bootcamp grads, self-taught individuals, and those without formal degrees or experience in Product Design roles.
  • Self-motivated professionals eager to enter the tech industry and learn the ropes of Product Design at Pinterest.
  • Learner and builder mindset, with quick adaptation to AI tools for product development.
  • Preferred 1+ years of collaborative and clear communication experience in a professional setting.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, or Illustrator.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other designers and teams on impactful projects.
  • Understand the end-to-end design process from ideation to implementation.
  • Work with a mentor to navigate the Product Designer role at Pinterest.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance workflow and improve collaboration across functions.
  • Participate in various learning and development opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

  • Equitable and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Access to various learning and development opportunities.
  • Mentorship support throughout the apprenticeship.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
Full Job Description
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 an 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

What we're looking for:
  • 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

In-Office Requirement Statement:
  • We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.

Relocation Statement:
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

US Based Applicants Only:

For this role, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

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

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

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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