Intern, Product Design

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Job Description

As part of Checkout.com’s #NextGen 8-Week Internship Program you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience and a comprehensive introduction to digital payments and technology. The program offers an extensive learning experience through technical training, professional development workshops, and direct access to industry experts. You'll be part of a global Early Careers community, with regular networking events, mentoring opportunities, and social activities designed to build connections and accelerate your growth and leadership potential. By the end of the scheme, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to make a lasting impact at Checkout.com and beyond.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Product Design Intern to join our design team. This is an entry-level position perfect for someone eager to launch their career in product design and learn from experienced professionals. You will work closely with a dedicated mentor on well-defined tasks, contributing to various aspects of our product development. This role is ideal for individuals who are curious about how products function, passionate about user experience, and committed to continuous learning.

What you’ll be doing

• You’ll work with your manager or mentor to take on small elements of larger projects.

• Learn to design user experiences for merchants and customers, gaining exposure to how design supports different stages of the payment lifecycle.

• Further develop visual and interaction design skills by iterating on feedback and paying attention to detail to create clear, reliable user experiences.

• Develop an understanding of our product, customers, and teams by asking questions and learning how design decisions impact both users and business outcomes.

• Use our existing design system, contribute to its ongoing improvement under mentorship, and follow established processes to maintain consistent design quality.

• Identify risks or blockers, clarify requirements, and seek guidance by leaning on your team and existing documentation when needed.

• Communicate regularly with your cross-functional partners, and clearly share progress or challenges to stay aligned.

• Experiment and utilise AI and generative tools to prototype ideas, iterate quickly, and help visualise future product concepts.

About you

• A bachelor’s student in their penultimate year of a relevant design discipline, with foundational experience in product, UX, or interaction design gained through coursework, internships, or personal projects.

• A solid baseline in visual and interaction design, with strong attention to detail, effective use of existing patterns and components, and confidence working in Figma for day-to-day design tasks.

• Familiar with basic product thinking, including understanding user needs, iterating on solutions, and working with feedback.

• Comfortable designing for digital products (web and/or mobile), and eager to learn how design collaborates with Product and Engineering in a professional environment.

• Evidence of design work is required, such as a portfolio or selected product design projects (academic, personal, or internship-based) that demonstrate your design process, craft, and thinking.

• An interest in fintech, payments, or complex digital products is a plus, but not required.

• Available to work full-time for the duration of the 8-week programme across July and August 2026

• If you would like to apply please include a link to your portfolio.

Bring all of you to work 

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.