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Digital Product Design/UX Intern

CompanyBarstool Sports
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the design team in building user experiences for various web and mobile platforms, including internal CMS tools and consumer-facing sites like the merchandise store and pizza review platforms. Responsibilities include assisting with wireframes, user flows, prototypes, conducting user research, and collaborating with product and engineering teams for accurate design implementation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1389
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Barstool Sports is one of the most influential lifestyle brands in America. With a rich 20-year history, Barstool Sports has one of the most highly coveted, fiercely loyal, and incredibly engaged audiences, which has put Barstool at the top of the charts. Barstool Sports is the preeminent digital sports media brand that has established an extremely influential and deeply authentic voice. Barstool Sports creates innovative content with massive distribution on multiple platforms, including web, apps, podcasts, radio, video, social, events, pay-per-view, subscription, and TV to an incredibly engaged audience. Barstool Sports reaches a hyper-engaged audience of 66+ million monthly unique users, with 46% of men and women in the coveted 18-34 age demographic. Barstool steals the spotlight in cultural moments. Their presence at major sporting events drives more awareness, engagement, and viewership in younger demographics than any other media brand. Barstool Sports and its founder, Dave Portnoy, consistently ranks as the #1 most influential social media account at major sporting events like the Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Golf, Stanley Cup Finals, NASCAR's Daytona 500, and more.
About the Role

Barstool Sports is seeking a Digital Product Design (UX) Intern to join our team for the summer. This role provides hands-on learning experience supporting the design of user-centered digital experiences across Barstool’s web and mobile platforms. You’ll work closely with product managers, developers, and content teams while gaining real-world exposure to the product development process.

This internship runs from May 26 to August 30 and is based 100% in our New York office.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the design team in building user experiences for web and mobile app products including internal CMS tools and consumer-facing platforms such as:
  • Assist with wireframes, user flows, and prototypes using tools such as Figma.
  • Help conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability reviews.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately.
  • Work alongside senior designers to maintain and organize design system components and UI assets.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve user journeys and overall usability.
  • Observe and assist with A/B testing efforts and basic performance tracking.
  • Stay current on digital product trends, UX best practices, and emerging design tools.

What You Have

  • Rising Junior / Rising Senior pursuing a degree in Design, UX/UI, Human-Computer Interaction Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Coursework, academic projects, or personal work related to UX/UI or digital product design.
  • A portfolio showcasing strong visual design skills and UI/UX work (wireframes or prototypes) that demonstrates your decision-making process, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving approach (class projects welcome).
  • Familiarity with Figma or similar design tools.
  • Basic understanding of usability principles and user-centered design.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently on tasks and take ownership of work.
  • Curiosity to understand the why and how behind the work.
  • Interest in sports, media, entertainment, or digital culture is a plus.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr

Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another. 
 
Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
  • A 4% 401(k) employer match
  • Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
  • Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
  • Financial wellness benefits through Origin
  • A monthly stipend for UberEats
 
What We Value
  • Rep the brand as best you can
  • We have lots of different brains, be open to them
  • Never change who you are, that's who we hired
  • Find the solution, don't be the problem
  • Don't be afraid to try something new
  • Common Sense. Use it. 
  • Be there for your audience
  • Always think about how you can help
 
Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 
 
Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement. 
Key Skills
WireframesUser FlowsPrototypesFigmaUser ResearchCompetitive AnalysisUsability ReviewsDesign System ComponentsUI AssetsA/B TestingVisual DesignCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailDigital Product TrendsUX Best Practices
Categories
Art & DesignCreative & MediaSoftwareSports & Recreation
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter Benefits401k Employer MatchUnlimited Vacation TimeCell Phone ReimbursementEmployee DiscountFinancial Wellness BenefitsUberEats Stipend