Job Specifications
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK
As a Ripple intern, you will work on challenges that impact our mission and shape our company. With support from your team, access to learning and development resources, and opportunities for fun along the way, our program will give you the foundation to start your career journey.
As a Web Experience Design Intern, you will collaborate closely with the Web Design team and other cross-functional partners across Marketing and various teams within Ripple. You’ll support large initiatives across Ripple.com and XRPL.org while helping evolve our design system foundations, component library, and web documentation.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Complete design tasks across Ripple.com and XRPL.org under mentorship from senior team members
Apply existing web guidelines, systems, and components to create consistent, high-quality designs
Assist in maintaining and expanding the web design system, including components, tokens, and documentation
Contribute to wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that support new features and enhancements
Help create and update responsive, accessible web pages within established workflows
Participate in design reviews and respond to feedback constructively
Learn and follow established design processes for system building, documentation, and cross-team collaboration
Engage in creative sessions to explore interaction, motion, and UX improvements
Explore design trends, tools, and methodologies relevant to web design and design systems
Run multiple tasks with support from senior designers, ensuring timely delivery
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate, or Graduate degree preferably in a Web Design, Digital Design, or related field
Available to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2026, beginning in May or June.
Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship
A portfolio showcasing strong foundational design skills visual design, typography, layout, interaction, and web work
Working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with responsive build principles and basic accessibility guidelines
Curiosity about design systems, components, and scalable web structures
Good communication skills and a collaborative, open demeanor
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks with support
Willingness to take direction, ask thoughtful questions, and iterate based on feedback
Passion for learning and proactively developing new skills
Experience or interest in design system building, contributing to large web projects, or working with multi-team collaboration is a plus
Familiarity with HTML and CSS is a plus
For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
CA Annual Base Salary Range: $28 USD - $32.50 USD
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
R&R days so you can rest and recharge
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time
About the Company
Using proven crypto and blockchain technology honed over a decade, Ripple's enterprise-grade solutions are faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective than traditional financial services. Our customers use these solutions to source crypto, facilitate instant payments, empower their treasury, engage new audiences, lower capital requirements, and drive new revenue.
Founded in 2012, Ripple's vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today--an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only ent...
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