Product Design Intern at RADAR in New York City, NY

ABOUT US

At RADAR, we're transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail. RADAR has raised over $104M from top investors, retailers, and strategics and works with some of the world's retail brands including American Eagle and Gap. We’re building the future of in-store experience where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time.

Our platform combines RFID and AI to unlock hyper-accurate product visibility and automation at scale. From real-time inventory tracking to seamless checkout experiences, our technology empowers some of the world’s largest retailers to streamline operations, reduce loss, and elevate both employee and customer experiences.

We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven startup where bold ideas, collaboration, and impact are at the core of everything we do. Join us as we reshape the physical world with digital precision, starting with retail and expanding far beyond!

OUR VALUES

• Mission-Driven: We're transforming retail with cutting-edge technology and building something that truly matters.
• Collaborative Team: We thrive on curiosity, shared goals, and solving complex problems together.
• High Impact: You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one and help shape the future of our product and company.
• Clear Communication: We value honesty, humility, and respectful dialogue—everyone’s voice matters.
• Balanced Lives: We work hard, but not at the expense of well-being. We respect time, boundaries, and life outside of work.
• Diverse Perspectives: We believe better ideas come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.
• Empathy-Driven Design: We build with deep respect for our end users, listening closely to their feedback and needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re looking for a Product Design Intern to work on projects shaping the future of retail experiences. This internship offers hands-on experience contributing to an end-to-end design and research project, from early exploration through execution. You’ll gain exposure to real-world design challenges and contribute to improving how teams and customers interact with our product.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Turn complex ideas and data into simple, intuitive user experiences
• Help design thoughtful experiences across mobile (iOS/Android) and web
• Contribute to and help evolve RADAR’s design system
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Experience teams
• Support the design process from early concepts through final implementation
• Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to uncover insights and opportunities
• Learn how to improve user experiences through feedback, testing, and research

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• Interest in product design or a related field
• Foundational understanding of UX/UI principles
• Ability to think critically and simplify complex problems
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Preferred:

• Experience with design tools (e.g., Figma)
• Ability to create basic prototypes
• Interest in data visualization or dashboard design
• Exposure to real-world projects (coursework, internships, or personal work)
  
  

At RADAR, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The pay range for this position is $30 per hour. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. 

Research has shown that women & underrepresented minorities are more likely to read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don't meet every single one. This list represents what we're ideally looking for, but everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strength & potential, not lack of weakness.

Use of artificial intelligence or a LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application process.