2026 - Design Strategist Intern, NYC

MongoDB • New York, NY

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a Design Strategy intern who is passionate about improving the world through design and making technology accessible to more people. You will work with multidisciplinary product teams and leadership to identify opportunities, develop scalable and repeatable product strategy and design frameworks and solutions, and streamline strategic alignment to inform and improve design-decision-making across the Product Design organization.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters Degree program in Design Strategy, Human Computer Interaction, Service Design, User Experience, Cognitive Psychology, and/or related design fields, with a projected graduation date of Fall 2026 to Spring 2027
• Experience facilitating and utilizing a diverse set of research methodologies and data inputs to develop a clear and cohesive narrative that can drive impact
• Adept at synthesizing complex, interdependent research and data into clear insights for technical products
• Familiarity with design and design collaboration tools (Figma, Mural, etc.)
• Comfortable making decisive, pragmatic design decisions involving difficult tradeoffs and defending decision-making to senior leadership
• Expert in a relevant design craft (product design, service design, user research, visual design)
• Experience in working across teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders with competing priorities and perspectives
• Have a portfolio of work or projects that includes case studies of design and/or user research projects that highlight your process and role on the project
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Company sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates applying for certain roles

Responsibilities

• Conduct & utilize research, data analysis, and strategic company goals to uncover and prioritize opportunity areas for the design strategy team and broader business
• Identify and execute against horizontal, design-driven opportunities to inform the future of product and ecosystem experiences through design-forward exploration and evaluation
• Lead the collaborative co-creation of cross-functional mission & vision-driven initiatives to develop forward-looking design and product strategies alongside repeatable guidelines and frameworks for scalable strategic execution across the broader Product Design team
• Develop and experiment with methods to scale strategic design impact across the Product User Experience design team and broader organization
• Serve as a thought partner and facilitator for product and design leadership

Benefits

• Authentic Culture: A workplace where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work, we believe that Embracing the Power of Differences is the best way to broaden our own perspectives and foster innovation.
• Personalized Mentorship: Pair up with a Design Strategy Mentor, a Program Advisor from the Early Talent Recruitment Team, and an Employee Resource Group (ERG) Guide to foster your growth.
• Career Coaching Sessions: Access to a tailored training program designed uniquely for interns’ personal and professional development.
• Work-Life Harmony: Embrace "Bloom for Interns" with access to mental and physical health benefits, paid time off, free lunch, and more!
• Impactful Projects: Contribute to projects where you can Make it Matter - your meaningful work will see the light of day.
• Exclusive Networking: Attend "Speaker Series" and "Roundtables" to connect with our executives and departmental leaders.
• Vibrant Community: Build connections with fellow interns and join after-work social events, virtual gatherings, and local city activities to create connections and friendships.
• Relocation Support: Financial assistance, housing, and a commuting stipend to allow you to comfortably settle into your new location.
• Path to Full-Time: A chance to see if MongoDB is where you see yourself long term with the possibility of receiving a full time offer at the end of the summer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees