Intern, Product Design

CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. For this critical role, we are looking for the candidate to be based in Mumbai/Bangalore. You may choose to work from home however, you will be required to travel to our office once a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed.

The Paperpal product team is looking for a passionate Product Design Intern to help shape the future of academic research. If you're eager to learn, solve real user problems, and turn ideas into simple, impactful designs, this role is for you.
You will work closely with our Design team, gaining hands-on experience in user research, design thinking, and creating intuitive, pixel-perfect solutions. This is a great opportunity to grow your design skills while contributing to products that make a difference for researchers worldwide. This 6-month internship offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make a tangible impact.

• Assist team with design tasks, contributing to various stages of the design process
• Learn and master design tools and software to enhance your skill set
• Execute simple design projects under the supervision of experienced designers

• Proficiency in Figma, with a willingness to expand knowledge and capabilities
• Design Portfolio is mandatory
• Understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, and layout
• Eagerness to learn, strong attention to detail, and a proactive attitude

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, and one interview round.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications () is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.