Design Intern

Join Puffy’s team at our Dubai headquarters situated in the world’s safest and most globally connected city. Puffy is a rapidly expanding e-commerce retailer renowned for our exceptional mattresses loved by millions of sleepers in North America. Since entering the bed-in-a-box market in 2016, we’ve achieved consistent year-on-year growth and garnered attention from top publications like Entrepreneur.com and TechCompanyNews. Our product line now includes a complete range of bedroom essentials, from pillows to bedding and accessories.

Are you an aspiring design graduate currently in Dubai? Puffy has an exciting opening for a 6-month Design internship. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in design, a strong portfolio, and a keen interest in kick-starting their career in the design field, with a chance to convert into a full-time role.

Why joining us could be the next best step in your career?

• Get hired within 2 weeks: Typically, we extend a job offer within two weeks from a candidate’s initial application to Puffy.
• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse company with 16+ nationalities currently in our Dubai team.
• Accelerate your career trajectory: Experience accelerated career growth within your role through a clear path and annual internal promotion opportunities.
• Rapid business expansion: Puffy’s headcount increased by 10% in 2023, demonstrating our substantial growth potential.
• Forbes Member CEO: Gain valuable experience working with a CEO who is a member of the Forbes Council.
• Prime Location in Dubai: You will work full-time at our state-of-the-art, centrally located office space in the center of Dubai Internet City.
• Health & Lifestyle: We prioritize a healthy lifestyle. Our canteen is stocked with organic snacks, juices, fruits, tea & coffee.
• Top-tier equipment and tech stack: We provide the best equipment and technology to empower you in your work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing visuals and layouts for various campaigns, websites, advertisements, and landing pages.
• Collaborate with the design team to conceptualize and execute design projects.
• Provide fresh and engaging graphics to support maintaining and updating the company’s website and social media channels.
• Help produce marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and presentations.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas.
• Learn and apply design principles to ensure cohesive branding across all materials.
• Conduct research and gather insights on design trends and competitor activities.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A recent graduate in UX/UI or a related field is preferred.
• Strong academic background in design.
• Proficiency in design software such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Familiarity with design systems in Figma.
• Eager to learn and adaptable to new challenges.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of aesthetics.
• A basic understanding of web design and user experience is a plus.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and skills is highly desirable.

What’s next?

Click “Apply” to start your application today! We’ve optimized our recruitment process into 3 simple steps. We want to ensure that all applicants have a fair and equal chance, so we use our Phase 1 online assessment. This minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process. Successful candidates will be invited to Phase 2 within one business day of the successful completion of Phase 1.