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Lokal App

Hyperlocal vernacular content platform

Product Designer Intern

Winter 2026Posted on 9/29/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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About the job

Requirements
  • Apply strong user-first thinking.
  • Think in flows rather than isolated screens.
  • Demonstrate good visual design fundamentals, including spacing, typography, and hierarchy.
  • Maintain attention to detail and consistency.
  • Remain open to feedback and fast iteration.
  • Submit a portfolio showing design thinking and final output.
  • Submit examples of thinking such as prototypes, experiments, videos, or visual work.
Responsibilities
  • Design clear, usable flows across mobile and web.
  • Improve existing product experiences.
  • Work on UI quality and interaction details.
  • Contribute to design system components.
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to design systems.
  • Interest in interaction or motion design.
  • Experience with Figma, Rive, or After Effects.

About the company

Lokal App is a hyperlocal platform delivering district-level content in vernacular languages for non-English speaking users in India’s Tier 2 and 3 towns, with local news, classifieds, jobs, real estate, matrimonial ads, price data, and government schemes. It works by aggregating content from local users and stringers, plus an in-app training program that allows residents to become contributors and earn money as digital reporters. Revenue comes from content-led digital marketing, local classifieds, and service fees, mirroring a newspaper’s income streams in a digital form. Its focus on vernacular, district-level information and a formal contributor network sets it apart from urban, English-dominated platforms, aiming to connect rural markets with brands and services while empowering local participants.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$29.8M

Headquarters

Bengaluru, India

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • November 2025 launches of Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal expand monetizable verticals.
  • Forbes India reported FY25 revenues of ₹67.4 crore, showing real business traction.
  • Job postings in 2026 indicate active hiring across engineering, product, and growth teams.

What critics are saying

  • Lokal's 40-app sprawl in 2025 dilutes focus and burns capital fast.
  • Revenue concentration in SMB advertising faces pressure if local demand softens in 2026.
  • If Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal fail, Lokal loses its diversification thesis and funding story.

What makes Lokal App unique

  • Lokal's vernacular district-level distribution targets non-English Tier 2 and Tier 3 India.
  • The company now spans news, jobs, classifieds, farming, and social apps across languages.
  • AI-driven moderation and verified marketplaces differentiate Lokal from generic regional content apps.

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