Intern, Product Design

<div class="content-intro"><p>Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.</p> <p>Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Product Design Intern</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Austin, TX, USA - Our Internship Program is based in Austin, TX, and follows a hybrid schedule (three days on-site, two days remote). Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this program.</p> <p><strong>Internship Duration:</strong> 11 Weeks (Summer 2026)&nbsp; Monday, June 1, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026</p> <div class="c-virtual_list__sticky_container"> <div id="message-list_1767852000000.D0A318FM0TY" class="c-virtual_list__item--sticky c-virtual_list__item--sticky-animated c-virtual_list__item" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1767852000000.D0A318FM0TY"></div> </div> <div id="message-list_1767852000000divider" class="c-virtual_list__item" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1767852000000divider"> <div class="c-message_list__day_divider" data-stringify-ignore="true">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div id="message-list_1767905444.301589" class="c-virtual_list__item" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1767905444.301589"> <div class="c-message_kit__background p-message_pane_message__message c-message_kit__message" data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false" data-msg-ts="1767905444.301589" data-msg-channel-id="D0A318FM0TY"> <div class="c-message_kit__hover" data-qa-hover="true"> <div class="c-message_kit__actions c-message_kit__actions--default"> <div class="c-message_kit__gutter"> <div class="c-message_kit__gutter__right" data-qa="message_content"><span class="c-message__sender c-message_kit__sender" data-qa="message_sender" data-stringify-type="replace" data-stringify-text="Karen Stinnett"><span class="p-member_profile_hover_card"> </span></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Start your future with Realtor.com®<br></strong>At Realtor.com, we’re driven by a purposeful vision: to help <em>more </em>Americans find their way home. Homeownership is inherent to the American Dream, and we’re in the business of fulfilling those dreams. We’re building the No. 1 open real estate marketplace, and for more than 25 years, we’ve helped millions of people successfully navigate the journey to home. Join us next summer and be part of the team that’s reshaping how people find, buy, sell, and live in their homes.</p> <p><strong>Why Intern With Us?<br></strong>Our <strong>Summer Internship Program</strong> is more than a resume builder—it's a launchpad. Whether you're exploring your interests or deepening your skills, you’ll gain real-world, hands-on experience that matters. You won’t sit on the sidelines. Instead, you’ll join us in setting big goals and going after them. You’ll be given the space to bring great ideas to life, and you’ll lean into your curiosity and creativity to experiment and question the status quo, learning from every experience as you go. With mentorship from experienced professionals and the freedom to share your ideas, you’ll expand your knowledge and impact, make connections with talented and passionate people, and take a bold step toward your future.</p> <p><strong>Key Dates &amp; Next Steps</strong></p> <ul> <li>Internship roles will be posted from <strong>December 2025 – January 2026</strong></li> <li>Interviews will begin in <strong>December 2025</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>What to Expect During Your Internship<br></strong>Throughout our 11-week program, you will:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Work on real, high-impact projects</strong> that contribute to our mission and core business</li> <li><strong>Collaborate across teams</strong>, learning from professionals in tech, product, marketing, and more</li> <li><strong>Attend executive speaker series</strong> and team-led workshops for a deep dive into our business</li> <li><strong>Engage in networking events</strong> and mentorship opportunities</li> <li><strong>Give back</strong> through volunteer opportunities with our community partners</li> <li><strong>Gain exposure to our inclusive culture</strong>, where innovation and individuality are celebrated</li> </ul> <p>At Realtor.com®, you’ll join a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, challenged to think differently, and inspired to make a difference.</p> <p><strong>Product Design</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a Product Design Intern to join our Consumer Design team, focused on personalization. This role is an opportunity for an aspiring designer to gain hands-on experience working alongside a talented, cross-functional team. As an intern, you’ll practice foundational design skills on real projects while being mentored by experienced designers. You’ll contribute to shaping personalized experiences that span the entire consumer journey, touching key product areas across&nbsp;<a href="http://realtor.com|smart-link">http://realtor.com</a> .</p> <p><strong>What will you do?</strong></p> <p><em>Responsibilities</em></p> <ul> <li>Assist with user research activities, including note-taking, synthesizing findings, or helping prepare research artifacts.</li> <li>Produce low-fidelity design sketches, wireframes, or prototypes to support personalization initiatives.</li> <li>Contribute interface components or variations within a feature, ensuring alignment with the design system.</li> <li>Apply established design guidelines and systems consistently (e.g., ensuring correct UI components are used in mockups).</li> <li>Support well-scoped sub-tasks of larger personalization projects (e.g., designing a dialog box or refining personalized recommendation modules).</li> <li>Participate in team rituals such as stand-ups, critiques, and cross-functional workshops to understand how professional design teams operate.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists as personalization efforts require cross-functional partnership.</li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Competencies</strong></span></h2> <p><em>During the internship, you’ll build competence in core areas such as:</em></p> <ul> <li>Design Skills: Basic interaction and visual design fundamentals.</li> <li>Tools &amp; Methods: Familiarity with design tools and user-centered design methods.</li> <li>Collaboration: Exposure to agile product development processes and design critiques.</li> <li>Soft Skills: Communication (sharing work, asking clarifying questions), time management, and openness to feedback.</li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Behaviors</strong></span></h2> <p><em>An effective intern on our team demonstrates:</em></p> <ul> <li>Proactivity in learning: Asking thoughtful questions, seeking feedback, and iterating designs based on guidance.</li> <li>Adaptability &amp; enthusiasm: Willingness to jump into new tasks and learn quickly.</li> <li>Receptiveness: Accepting critique with openness and applying it constructively.</li> <li>Process adherence: Documenting design decisions, organizing files, and beginning to understand project tracking tools like Jira.</li> <li>Cultural alignment: Embracing <a href="http://Realtor.com|smart-link">http://Realtor.com</a> ’s design principles and values, while practicing design thinking and collaboration in workshops.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in a design-related program at an accredited University (HCI, Interaction Design, or similar). Grad date of December 2026 or June 2027</li> <li>Familiarity with design tools such as Figma.</li> <li>Curiosity, creativity, and passion for designing human-centered experiences.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Please note:</strong> Our Internship Program is based in Austin, TX, and follows a hybrid schedule (three days on-site, two days remote). Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this program.</p> <p><strong>Make Your Mark at Realtor.com®<br></strong>You only get one first internship, so make it count. At Realtor.com®, you’ll do more than gain experience—you’ll make an impact, grow your network, and help us build a better future for home.</p> <p><strong>Ready to build a way home for everyone? Apply and join us in Summer 2026.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®</p> <p>Here, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. At Realtor.com®, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.</p> <p>Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.</p></div>