Talent and Operations Intern

• Support end-to-end designer scouting, recruiting, and onboarding processes.
• Help identify, track, and engage design talent across platforms and communities.
• Maintain and regularly update internal databases of designers, candidates, and collaborators.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics including documentation, access, schedules, and introductions.
• Assist in setting up and managing hiring systems - Help manage schedules, calendars, follow-ups, and internal coordination.
• Work closely in the founder’s office to improve efficiency across hiring and team operations.
• Contribute ideas on how to improve talent pipelines, sourcing methods, and team structures.
• Support ongoing team needs by identifying gaps, requirements, and operational improvements.

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, documents, trackers, and basic tools.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and follow through reliably.
• Interest in operations, people management, recruiting, or startup building.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and improve processes.

Nice to have: 

• Interest in design, creative teams, or the design ecosystem.
• Prior experience with hiring coordination, community management, or operations (internships/projects).
• Comfort brainstorming process improvements and operational ideas.

• Exposure to how teams are built, scaled, and managed in a design-led company.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to hiring and team-building decisions.
• A culture that values learning, ownership, and craftsmanship.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
• Access to resources and tools to help you upskill in your career.