Graphic Design Intern

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will be involved in 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 in early 2024, 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 and Manchester offices

About the Role

This position is ideal for Graphic 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 Graphic Design Intern at Costello Medical, you will support with a wide range of design projects, from creating scientific posters to developing materials for exhibitions and events, as well as marketing content. We are therefore looking for talented individuals with a great understanding of aesthetics and a meticulous attention to detail.

This role will involve close collaboration with all members of our established Creative team, who will provide full training on the technical aspects of the role. A high level of organisation and flexibility is essential as you will be working on multiple projects at a time.

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 whilst learning from experienced members of the team. Additionally, there is the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for the Graphic Designer role and join our expanding team on a permanent basis. Historically, 100% of our Creative interns have chosen to 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 first-hand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

A Day in the Life of a Graphic Designer

To learn more about a typical day for a Graphic Designer at Costello Medical, please click here: https://www.costellomedical.com/day-in-the-life/graphic-designer.html

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 via a placement as a part of their degree. We also welcome applications from those looking to start their career in graphic design.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• A degree level or higher qualification in a design-related discipline (minimum or expected 2.1), in addition to a highly innovative portfolio. We welcome applications from candidates in their second year of study or later, and with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to; Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic Communication Design, Marketing, Digital Communications
• Excellent technical skills in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, as well as a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience in the generation and execution of creative concepts
• A problem solving mindset with the ability to think outside of the box
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as working collaboratively within a team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines

Although no previous experience in the scientific industry is required, an interest in applying graphic 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. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.

We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For list for six consecutive years.

On 27th May 2022 Costello Medical received its certification as a B Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, followed by an assessment for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview, which includes a portfolio review, with senior members of the Creative team. Our standard recruitment process typically lasts around 2 to 4 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 read more about this and contact the People Team via recruitment@costellomedical.com should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.

We are currently recruiting for start dates in early 2024, including February and March, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form. Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we would strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application, as the role will close when a suitable candidate is found.

Please note that this role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London and Manchester offices. You can learn more about our office locations here: www.costellomedical.com/careers/locations

What We Offer

The stipend for interns is £1,950 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, as well as the opportunities offered for personal and professional development. We provide exceptional internal training, opportunities to work on pro bono and charitable projects, and regular company-funded social activities.

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. As written communication is a vital skill for this role, if your cover letter is suspected to have been generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application is likely to be disqualified. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@costellomedical.com if you have any questions about the role or application process.

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.