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 world's 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 team's 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 team's 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 we're 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
2–3 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.