Intern, Product Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate as an integral member of the product team by participating in standups, design discussions, product marketing conversations, and product reviews.

• Monitor and assess competitors and related products to uncover feature gaps, emerging trends, and unmet needs.

• Maintain a weekly competitive tracker that includes feature releases, significant launches, and competitor positioning.

• Recruit and interview users aged 16 to 25 to gain insight into their language, listening habits, and unmet needs related to music discovery and sharing.

• Assist with usability testing and concept evaluations for features and prototypes.

• Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback and translate it into actionable recommendations.

• Analyze audience reactions to curation and algorithmic suggestions.

• Examine visual and interaction trends across music, social, and related applications.

• Monitor platforms such as Reddit, Discord, TikTok comments, and app store reviews for relevant themes.

• Facilitate user feedback initiatives by drafting survey questions, tracking feedback and bug reports, and logging recurring themes.

• Organize interview notes, clips, and findings within the research repository.

• Prepare regular internal research summaries along with a final report and presentation.

• Take ownership of a self-directed product research project and present findings and recommendations to the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program or higher at an accredited institution.

• Must have completed Sophomore year or beyond.

• Must be enrolled in at least one class in the semester/quarter preceding participation in the internship program.

• Must return to school for at least one semester following the completion of the internship.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Preferred degree programs include business, marketing, design, human-computer interaction, communications, music business, or a related field.

• A genuine curiosity about consumer products and the realms of music discovery, sharing, and conversation.

• Strong written communication abilities.

• Comfortable engaging in interviews and asking follow-up questions.

• Organized and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple research tasks with minimal supervision in a remote setting.

• Comfortable handling survey results and basic data sets.

• Hands-on experience with TikTok, Instagram, Discord, Reddit, and major streaming services.

• Ability to handle confidential product, partner, and roadmap information discreetly.

• Successful completion of a post-offer background check and drug screening.

• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience in user research, product management, marketing, or design is a plus.

• Practical experience with interviews, surveys, or usability testing is a bonus.

• Familiarity with Figma, Notion, and survey or analytics platforms is advantageous.

• Proficiency with AI tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid internship.

• Employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products, including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and more.

• Opportunities for learning and development through HARMAN University programs.

• Wellness benefits.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both professional and personal growth.

• Paid sick leave and medical benefits may be available, depending on the nature of the relationship with HARMAN.