What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 Product Design Intern (Richmond, VA) position at CoStar Group?
Job Description
As a Summer 2026 Product Design Systems Intern, you will support the evolution and consistency of our product design system with a focused emphasis on design system alignment. This internship is designed to give students hands-on experience working within a mature design system, collaborating closely with product designers and engineers to ensure scalable, consistent, and high-quality product experiences.
Interns will contribute to auditing and improving system usage across products, strengthening alignment between design and engineering implementations, and supporting documentation and governance workflows. This role is ideal for students who enjoy systems thinking, pattern recognition, and working within defined constraints while partnering cross-functionally.
As Part Of The Design Systems Internship, You Will
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Globally headquartered in Arlington, VA, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, Australia and Asia with a staff of over 8,400 worldwide.
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere.
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
As a Summer 2026 Product Design Systems Intern, you will support the evolution and consistency of our product design system with a focused emphasis on design system alignment. This internship is designed to give students hands-on experience working within a mature design system, collaborating closely with product designers and engineers to ensure scalable, consistent, and high-quality product experiences.
Interns will contribute to auditing and improving system usage across products, strengthening alignment between design and engineering implementations, and supporting documentation and governance workflows. This role is ideal for students who enjoy systems thinking, pattern recognition, and working within defined constraints while partnering cross-functionally.
As Part Of The Design Systems Internship, You Will
- Audit design system usage across products to identify inconsistencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Support improved alignment between Figma components and Storybook implementations
- Assist with design system documentation, contribution models, and governance workflows
- Contribute to enhancements of reusable components and design patterns
- Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, and design system partners to support scalable design solutions
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, with an expected graduation in December 2026 or May 2027, in one of the following fields:
- User Experience Design (UX)
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Industrial / Product Design
- Graphic Design or Visual Communications
- 3.0 and above cumulative GPA
- Experience working with design systems and component libraries (academic, personal, or internship experience)
- Preferably with Figma and/or Storybook or related software
- Strong pattern thinking and attention to detail
- Systems-oriented mindset with comfort working within established constraints
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Globally headquartered in Arlington, VA, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, Australia and Asia with a staff of over 8,400 worldwide.
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere.
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing