TikTok

Design Engineering Graduate (Design System & AI Workflow) - 2027 Start

TikTok$76K — $151K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in HCI, AI, Computer Science, Design, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Vibe Coding and tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
  • Ability to turn AI-generated content into high-quality design outputs.
  • Self-motivated and reflective learner with strong collaboration skills.
  • Passionate about design engineering with a global perspective.

Responsibilities

  • Drive AI transformation of design systems and workflows.
  • Build and iterate internal AI design tools to enhance team efficiency.
  • Explore and develop automated asset generation tools.
  • Participate in data production and aesthetic labeling for AI model training.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement cross-platform design specifications.
  • Monitor and iterate designs based on user experience metrics.

Benefits

  • Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and various wellbeing benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 paid personal days.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities - Drive AI transformation of design systems and workflows-explore how AI agents, skills, and tools integrate with design, making design systems an asset that AI can read, consume, and generate from. - Build and iterate on internal AI design tools using Vibe Coding (Cursor, Claude Code) to develop agents, skills, and tools that accelerate team adoption. - Explore and build automated asset generation tools; maintain them to improve design output efficiency. - Participate in data production and aesthetic labeling, converting high-quality data into training materials that support design system and AI model evolution. - Partner with engineering teams to translate design system specs and components into high-quality multi-platform implementations, ensuring cross-platform consistency. - Monitor user experience across live streaming and short-video scenarios; validate and iterate designs based on business metrics (e.g., revenue, broadcast initiation rates). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's, Master's degree in HCI, AI, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline. - Proficient in Vibe Coding with tools such as Cursor and Claude Code; able to deliver high-fidelity interactive prototypes end-to-end from product/design concepts. - Data- and business-savvy with strong design taste-able to curate and refine from AI-generated content, turning ordinary outputs into high-quality results. - Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented, with a habit of reflection and summarization. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment. - Passionate about design engineering and technology innovation, intellectually curious, with a global perspective. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with agent orchestration and multi-agent collaboration to solve complex problems. - Hands-on experience with generative models, proficient in platforms like Midjourney, Jimeng, and Kling. - Experience in model training (dataset preparation, LoRA tuning). - Shipped social, creator, or content products, or have side projects in AI-driven/generative experiences. Job Information [For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $151200 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. The app was launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the world, with over 1 billion active users. The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide. TikTok has faced controversy over its data privacy practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. In 2020, the app faced a potential ban in the United States, but a deal was reached with Oracle and Walmart to create a new company called TikTok Global.
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1,750 employees
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Founded
2012

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