Design Engineering Graduate (Design System & AI Workflow) - 2027 Start

TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI transformation of design systems and workflows-explore how AI agents, skills, and tools integrate with design, making design systems an asset that AI can read, consume, and generate from.
• Build and iterate on internal AI design tools using Vibe Coding (Cursor, Claude Code) to develop agents, skills, and tools that accelerate team adoption.
• Explore and build automated asset generation tools; maintain them to improve design output efficiency.
• Participate in data production and aesthetic labeling, converting high‑quality data into training materials that support design system and AI model evolution.
• Partner with engineering teams to translate design system specs and components into high‑quality multi‑platform implementations, ensuring cross‑platform consistency.
• Monitor user experience across live streaming and short‑video scenarios; validate and iterate designs based on business metrics (e.g., revenue, broadcast initiation rates). Minimum Qualifications
• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's, Master's degree in HCI, AI, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in Vibe Coding with tools such as Cursor and Claude Code; able to deliver high‑fidelity interactive prototypes end‑to‑end from product/design concepts.
• Data‑ and business‑savvy with strong design taste-able to curate and refine from AI‑generated content, turning ordinary outputs into high‑quality results.
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and learning‑oriented, with a habit of reflection and summarization.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and adaptable to a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about design engineering and technology innovation, intellectually curious, with a global perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agent orchestration and multi‑agent collaboration to solve complex problems.
• Hands‑on experience with generative models, proficient in platforms like Midjourney, Jimeng, and Kling.
• Experience in model training (dataset preparation, LoRA tuning).
• Shipped social, creator, or content products, or have side projects in AI‑driven/generative experiences.