Role Summary
* Responsibilities: You will be involved in all stages of a wide range of digital projects for our clients within the healthcare sector, from initial concept development to full production, allowing for real autonomy and creativity.
* Salary: A monthly stipend of £2,150.
* Benefits: Statutory holiday allowance, flexible working hours and the chance to work from home 1 day per week, employer pension contributions, as well as funded social activities.
* Role Type: Full-time, temporary internship.
* Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates in early 2025, including February and March, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form.
* Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester, and Bristol offices.
About the Role
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, including the creation of interactive content for conferences and events, the development of digital marketing materials such as HTML emails, web banners and social media graphics, as well as the design, maintenance, and testing of new and existing website and web applications. We are therefore looking for talented individuals with a great understanding of aesthetics and a meticulous attention to detail.
This internship involves close collaboration with experienced members of the Creative team who will provide full training on the technical aspects of the role and effective client communication. A high level of organisation and flexibility is essential as you will be working on multiple projects at a time.
Hybrid Working Policy: We recognise that home-working can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. At the same time, we believe that having face-to-face 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.
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 are able to work from home 1 day per week.
Career Prospects After the Internship
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. Many of our Creative interns have chosen to apply for a permanent role at Costello Medical.
About You
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 through a placement as a part of their degree. We also welcome applications from those looking to start their career in digital design.
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, Media and Communications, Computer Science 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, as well as 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.
Although no previous experience in the scientific industry is required, an interest in applying digital design to the healthcare sector would be an advantage.
About 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 industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations.
The Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process starts with a self-recorded video interview via our online application system, which is then reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you will be invited to a final interview with senior members of our Creative team, which includes a portfolio review. Our standard recruitment process typically lasts around 2 to 3 weeks, however this can be adapted if necessary.
What We Offer
The stipend for interns is £2,150 per calendar month, and you will be entitled to statutory holiday. We are proud of our position in The Best Companies Top 100 Companies to Work For list which has been achieved for six consecutive years, awarded because of the friendly and supportive environment that we generate for our colleagues and the opportunities offered for personal and professional development.
How to Apply
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.
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.
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