Product Design Apprentice

Skip the coffee runs…

Calling early-career Product Designers who are ready to move beyond theory, templates, and “safe” problems. This isn’t just a junior role — it’s a launchpad into real product work across real industries.

Okay… We Know What You’re Thinking: So What?

You might be a fresh graduate breaking into product design. Or a junior designer from an agency, startup, or in-house team looking for deeper exposure and faster growth. Either way, you’re hungry to understand how products actually get built — from identifying user problems to shaping concepts that become real businesses.

With our 1-year Product Design Apprenticeship, you’ll get hands-on experience designing products from zero to one. You’ll work alongside experienced designers and venture teams, learning how user research, design thinking, and UX/UI come together in early-stage environments.

This role is designed for designers who are curious, adaptable, and excited to explore different industries before locking into a single path.

Alright, Alright, Let’s Get to the Good Stuff – Here’s What’s in It for You

This isn’t a passive learning program. It’s a high-exposure, high-support environment where you’ll grow quickly by doing meaningful work.

Why this role works for early-career designers:

• You get in-house experience without being tied to one product
• You work across multiple industries and problem spaces
• You learn directly from senior designers, founders, and operators
• You build a strong foundation in human-centred design and product thinking
  
  
  

What Is Liminal

Liminal is a Founders' Studio headquartered in Singapore and Boston.

We co-build with topflight founders by providing build expertise, unfair access and funding to de-risk their journey from MVP to Series B and beyond

What is the Role?

We’re looking for a Product Design Apprentice to support our designer team throughout the zero-to-one venture building process.

You’ll be exposed to user research, design thinking, and UX/UI design, gradually taking on more ownership as your skills and confidence grow. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced junior, the role adapts to your starting point — but the expectations to learn fast stay high.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support and conduct user research (interviews, usability testing, desk research, surveys)
• Synthesize research into clear insights and opportunity areas
• Create design artefacts such as personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and MVP flows
• Support UX/UI design for early product concepts and MVPs
• Participate in design thinking workshops and collaborative sessions
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Business teams
• Learn how design decisions impact desirability, product-market fit, and business strategy
  
  
  

Attributes

This role could be a great fit if you:

Have 0–3 years of experience in product design, UX/UI, research, or a related field

• Are a fresh graduate with strong fundamentals or a junior designer looking to level up
• Understand the basics of human-centred design and UX principles
• Are comfortable using Figma (or similar tools) to communicate ideas
• Are curious, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with others
  
  
  

Backgrounds we welcome: agency, in-house, startups, consultancies, or academic programs.

This is a rare opportunity to build range before specialising — to try different industries, products, and problem spaces while learning from a strong venture and design team.

If you’re early in your design career and want real exposure, real mentorship, and the space to discover your “vibe” — this role was built for you.