Digital Design Intern (UI Focus)
Costello Medical, United Kingdom

• Responsibilities: You will be involved in all stages of a wide range of creative projects for our clients within the healthcare sector, from the initial concept development to full production, allowing for real autonomy and creativity
• Salary: A monthly stipend of 1,950
• Benefits: Hybrid working options, statutory holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, and more
• Role Type: Full-time, temporary internship
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2024, including April and May, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Location: This role is available in ourGlobal Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as ourLondon and Manchester offices

This position is ideal for Design students or recent graduates who are looking to gain an insight into life in an agency or commercial environment. The internship will provide a valuable opportunity to get hands-on design experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

As a Digital Design Intern at Costello Medical, you will support with a wide range of digital projects, from initial concept development to full production, allowing for real autonomy and creativity. You work closely with internal colleagues and clients to understand the project brief, providing technical insight and guidance where required, and will produce materials to high standards of clarity and presentation.

Examples include the design, maintenance, and testing of new and existing website and web applications, the creation of interactive content for conferences and events, the production of animation/video, and the creation of digital marketing materials such as HTML emails, web banners and social media graphics. Further examples of our work can be found here: https://www.costellomedical.com/what-we-do/medical-communications/creative/portfolio/

As a Digital Design Intern in the Creative team, you will have the option to select an internship length of either 3 or 6 months, enabling you to develop your skills whilst learning from experienced members of the team. Additionally, there is the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for the Digital Designer role and join our expanding team on a permanent basis. 100% of our Creative interns apply for a permanent role at Costello Medical.

To learn more about the personal and professional development we offer at Costello Medical, please click below to read firsthand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

Requirements

This internship is suited to recent graduates as well as current students who are permitted to complete full time internships either during the holidays or via a placement as a part of their degree. We also welcome applications from those looking to start their career in digital design.

No previous experience in the scientific industry is required, however, we are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn about new areas of science. An interest in applying digital design to the healthcare industry would be an advantage.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• A degree level or higher qualification in a design-related discipline (minimum 2.1 or expected 2.1), in addition to a highly innovative portfolio. We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to; Digital Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Digital Communications, Media, and Art
• Experience with UI/UX design for a wide range of digital channels
• Technical knowledge of email/web/application development
• Working knowledge of Figma (or a strong desire to learn), Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Familiarity with other software in the Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A high level of productivity and the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build robust and sustainable working relationships
• Practical experience with HTML and CSS, as well as familiarity with digital marketing, is desirable but not essential for this role

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partn

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