Product & Marketing Design Student Role

Who we are

Lightricks is an AI-first company creating next-generation content creation technology for businesses enterprises and studios with a mission to bridge the gap between imagination and creation.

At our core is LTX-2 an open-source generative video model built to deliver expressive high-fidelity video at unmatched speed. It powers both our own products and a growing ecosystem of partners.

The company is also known globally for pioneering consumer creativity through products like Facetune one of the worlds most recognized creative brands which introduced AI-powered visual expression to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

We combine deep research user-first design and end-to-end execution - from concept to final render - to bring the future of expression to all.

About the Product & Marketing Design Track

This track is for students who want to design real products campaigns and creative experiences used by millions of people worldwide.

Design at Lightricks is not decoration. It is product thinking storytelling experimentation and impact. Students are full contributors to real projects and work closely with product managers developers marketers and other designers.

You will join one of our design teams across Product Creative or Marketing. Your manager will introduce you to the teams workflows tools and business goals whether that means shaping product experiences designing in-app visuals and motion or creating marketing campaigns and brand assets.

Why is this role special

• Real ownership over design work that ships to millions of users
• Exposure to both product design and creative marketing worlds
• Mentorship from experienced designers across multiple disciplines
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI tools used in real production
• A chance to build a strong real-world portfolio with shipped work

What you will be doing

Depending on the teams focus and priorities your day-to-day work may include:

Product Design

• Research design and prototype new user experiences based on real product needs
• Create wireframes user flows UI components and interactive prototypes
• Support design handoff and collaborate with developers during implementation
• Help maintain UX and UI consistency across products

Creative & Motion Design

• Design in-app visuals motion animations and creative assets
• Create visual concepts that enhance storytelling and product experiences
• Work with design systems illustration typography and layout

Marketing & Brand Design

• Design and create motion-driven assets for social media campaigns newsletters performance marketing and app store visuals
• Iterate and localize top-performing creatives for different audiences and global markets
• Support global launches and creative campaigns reaching millions of users
• Experiment with AI-generated visuals storytelling formats and new creative tools

Your skills and experience

What were looking for

• Currently studying Visual Communication Animation UX/UI Design Graphic Design or a related field
• A strong portfolio demonstrating visual quality design thinking and creativity
• Care for user experience storytelling and visual craft
• Enjoy working end-to-end from idea to execution not just isolated tasks
• Collaborative open to feedback and motivated to grow
• Proficiency in Figma and at least one of: After Effects Photoshop Illustrator or Premiere
• Strong fundamentals in typography layout color and composition
• Experience with Generative AI tools in design workflows

Nice to have

• Motion or animation skills
• Illustration 3D or storytelling experience
• Curiosity about AI-powered creative tools and how they shape modern design

What to include in your application

In addition to your CV please include:

• A portfolio (mandatory) showcasing product design visual design motion or marketing work
• 23 projects that demonstrate your design thinking and process
• A short explanation for at least one project:
• What problem were you solving
• How did you approach the design
• What did you learn or improve through iteration

Projects can come from school personal work freelance or experiments. We care more about depth process and decision-making than polished visuals alone.

Short Q&A

Will I work only on one type of design
You will join a specific team but many students gain exposure to multiple types of design work during the program.

Can I include school projects in my portfolio Yes. School personal freelance or experimental projects are all valid.

Do I need experience with AI tools Yes. We use AI tools in our day-to-day work and we expect you to have experience utilizing them in design workflows. Curiosity and willingness to keep exploring new tools are just as important.