Graphic Design Intern

Description

Role Summary

• Responsibilities : You will support with the design and development of scientific posters for various medical communication events including congresses and exhibitions
• Salary : A monthly stipend of 2150
• Benefits : Statutory holiday allowance flexible working hours and the chance to work from home 1 day per week numerous internal training and mentoring opportunities and employer pension contributions
• Role Type : Fulltime temporary internship lasting for either 3 or 6 months
• Start Date : We are currently recruiting for summer 2025 start dates including June and July and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Application Deadlines : Whilst there are no set application deadlines we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role will close when suitable candidates are found
• Location : This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge as well as our London Manchester and Bristol offices

About the Role

This internship is ideal for Graphic Design students or recent graduates who want to gain insight into an agency or commercial environment as well as those looking to kickstart a career in design. In this role you will primarily assist with the initial design and development of scientific posters for medical communication events such as congresses and exhibitions. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other design projects including leave pieces infographics and marketing assets. We are therefore looking for talented individuals with a great understanding of aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail.

You will closely collaborate with experienced members of our Creative Team who will provide comprehensive training and ensure you gain valuable handson design experience in the pharmaceutical industry. You can learn more about our Creative Team and see some examples of their work here :

Hybrid Working Policy : We believe that having facetoface time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of is never lost. At the same time we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance reduce commuting times and costs and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.

Given the wealth of training mentorship and development opportunities that are available as part of our internship programmes time spent in the office is even more crucial. Therefore our interns can work from home 1 day per week.

Career Prospects After the Internship

As a Graphic 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 and potentially gain experience working on multiple project types. There may also be the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for the Graphic Designer role and join the team on a permanent basis depending on business need. To learn more about the benefits that we offer for permanent roles please click here : discover more about the personal and professional development opportunities at Costello Medical explore firsthand accounts from our colleagues about their experiences with the company : Costello Medical

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 industrys most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017 and were proud to achieve B Corporation accreditation in 2022. Please click here to learn more about us our work and our mission : You

This internship is suited to recent graduates as well as current students who can complete fulltime internships over the holidays or via a placement as a part of their degree. We also welcome applications from those looking to begin their career in the creative industry.

Essential requirements for the role are :

Although no previous experience in the scientific industry is required an interest in applying graphic design to the healthcare sector would be an advantage.

Benefits

What We Offer

The stipend for interns is 2150 per calendar month and you will be entitled to statutory holiday. We provide exceptional internal training opportunities to work on pro bono and charitable projects and regular companyfunded social activities.

The Application Process

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. You will also be asked to provide a PDF portfolio or a link to your online portfolio. In your cover letter you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical with examples to support both. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.

Our recruitment process begins with a telephone interview conducted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Following this you will be sent an assessment to complete in your own time. If successful you will be invited to a final interview with senior members of our Creative Team which also includes a portfolio review. Our standard recruitment process typically lasts around 2 to 3 weeks however this can be adapted if necessary.

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and throughout the recruitment process there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please click here to learn more.

Please note that whilst we embrace AI to innovate and improve processes your role may involve confidential data that cannot be uploaded to AI. Therefore it is important for us to assess your own skills and abilities so we recommend that you do not rely solely on this technology to generate any application materials.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1