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Snap AR Lens Creator

Build real-world skills in UX, creative tech, and storytelling—then publish your own AR Lens and compete in Snap’s global challenge. Perfect for aspiring PMs, marketers, and designers looking to stand out with real brand experience.

6 weeks
Starts
October 13, 2025
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Redefine play through augmented reality!

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In this 5-week externship, participants will explore the intersection of augmented reality and digital storytelling by designing immersive Snap AR Lenses. They will learn to brainstorm innovative ideas, use Lens Studio to create interactive experiences, and develop compelling AR narratives. By the end, externs will present their final AR Lens, showcasing creativity and technical skills while preparing for real-world AR development challenges.

Project Output

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Create an AR Lens of which you will demo and present to the Snap Team.

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Join our 6-week Externship with Snap and design your very own AR prototype!

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What past Externs have to say

Erik Schalk
Beats by Dre Extern
"Extern played a crucial role in bridging the gap between my formal business education & real-world application. The opportunity to present actionable recommendations to the Head of Customer Insights at Beats by Dre was invaluable, propelling my leadership journey and paving the way for my current role at Rolls-Royce.”
Now a Project Lead
at Rolls-Royce
Tori Nguyen
AT&T Extern
“I credit the Externship as the sole reason I was hired to intern at AT&T. I had never heard of the AT&T internship program and would never have applied to it if I hadn’t gone through the Externship. It allowed me to develop my skills, showcase my work and ultimately stand out so I was awarded the opportunity to interview the CEO of AT&T!”
Became an intern
at AT&T
Richard Wilson
Meta Extern
"The Externship is a great way to introduce students to what it is like to work on a project. I became a lot more data-focused and analytical in my approach. As an industrial engineering major, people questioned how the externship was related to my studies. My journey has shown me that you don’t have to be limited by your major."
Now a Technical
Program Manager at Meta
Maisa Mirza
HP Tech Ventures Externship
“During my venture capital externship, I learned how to use industry-standard metrics and tools like SQL and Tableau to determine startup success potential.This opportunity helped me stand out as a candidate and opened new doors for me - including offers from EY and Accenture."
Now an Analyst
at Accenture
Garrett Boyce
HP Tech Ventures Externship
“If I hadn’t done a VC externship during term time, I know I’d be spending hours watching YouTube videos just to understand which careers I might enjoy! I don’t think I fully understood the value of an externship till I actually did one and now I want to argue that externships should be a part of the college experience for every student.”
Now an Analyst at Boston Consulting Group
Diego Juarez
Crafted Capital Externship
“My Externship really changed my career trajectory. As students, we often chase after Fortune 500 work experiences, but the intimate experience of getting to work with a startup can actually really help you learn a lot and level up what you can bring to the table. My cohort even had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Crafted Capital and learn from his firsthand experience.”
Now a CLDP Analyst at
JP Morgan Chase & Co

Skills You'll Gain

Augmented reality fundamentals
Digital storytelling techniques
Snap Lens Studio
AR Prototyping
User interaction design
AR game mechanics and engagement strategies
Presentation and storytelling delivery

Your Schedule

6 weeks
Project 1
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Foundations of Augmented Reality & Digital Storytelling
Project 2
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Create your AR Lens
Project 3
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Complete your Snap AR Lens Challenge

About Snap

Snapchat is an app that empowers people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. It's the easiest and fastest way to communicate the full range of human emotions with your friends without pressure to be popular, pretty, or perfect.

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Snap’s camera supports real friendships through visual communication, self expression and storytelling. Moving forward, our camera will play a transformative role in how people experience the world around them, combining what they see in the real world, with all that’s available to them in the digital world.

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Meet Your Host

Lindsey Heisser

Manager, Snap Philanthropy Programming

Lindsey Heisser leads Snap Academies and Snap AR Lens Challenges, creating opportunities for diverse talent in AR development. She will support you by providing insights into AR development, storytelling techniques, and industry best practices, ensuring they gain real-world experience in designing impactful AR experiences.

Get Started Today

Join our 6-week Externship with Snap and design your very own AR prototype!

Start Project Today
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