london graphic design internships
Artica
Artica is a design agency that provides brand identity for a variety of clients. They have a wide range of experience, from startups to global brands.
The internship is unpaid, but it is remote and flexible. However, if you are not interested in working remotely, this may not be the job for you.
Central Saint Martins
There is a strong tradition of art at Central Saint Martins. The college regularly hosts art competitions, exhibitions, workshops and a variety of art classes for students. It also has scholarships available for all students including those studying graphic design.
In addition to the courses available at CSM, there are many opportunities to gain work experience outside the college’s walls as well. Any student who is interested in pursuing an internship or some other type of experience can do so by searching through the websites listed below:
- London Graphic Design Internships (www.londongraphicdesigninternships.com)
- Working Abroad – New York City Internship Programs (www.workingabroadnycinternshipsprograms).
Droga5
Droga5 is one of the most prestigious advertising agencies in London. The company was founded by David Droga, who is considered to be one of the top advertising minds in modern history.
The agency has a large number of employees, a number that they keep under wraps but which is rumored to be well over 100 people.
They hire dozens of interns every year to help them with projects and across disciplines such as design, art direction, copywriting and social media management. Additionally, some interns have even been given an opportunity to work on client accounts during their time at Droga5!
The Game Creators
If you’re looking for a game design internship in London, there are some great places to work. But it’s always best to intern at a company that already has success behind it. Why? Because then you know the firm will be around for a while and will probably have more opportunities post-graduation.
For example, Jellyfish is a well-established digital agency with offices in both New York City and London. It was founded by three ex-Google employees who wanted to make better use of their creative talent after leaving the search giant: Paul Smithyman, Alex Poulson and Ben Horsley. Since then they have worked with clients like PepsiCo International, Unilever Global Brands Group, Microsoft Surface Hardware & Accessories Division and many others on campaigns including ‘KFC TV Advert’ (for which won 2016 Creative Circle Award), ‘Pepsi Max Game Of Thrones Advert’ (which won 2015 Creative Circle Award) and ‘Transmission – Nike Football Campaign’ (which is currently nominated for 2017 Cannes Lions).
HP
The internship offers a chance to work with a team that has been involved in the redesign of the company’s logo and corporate identity. The program is a paid position that requires the intern to work up to 20 hours per week for three months, starting in summer 2020.
The job includes working with an experienced team; creating visual content, including infographics and illustrations; managing projects from start to finish, including gathering requirements and creating concepts; working independently on tasks that fit your interests; meeting deadlines for projects; and providing feedback/critique of other interns’ work (with guidance from supervisors).
IBM Design UK (Hursley)
IBM Design UK (Hursley)
IBM Design is a highly regarded and influential design agency. The company’s mission is to help clients create products and services that change people’s lives, businesses, and institutions by making them smarter, faster, and more connected. IBM’s global team of designers apply their creative talents in product development, digital experiences, brand identity development and strategic consulting to help clients improve their offerings across industries ranging from consumer electronics to financial services.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is a digital marketing agency with offices in London, Brighton, New York, San Francisco and Cape Town. The company was founded in 2001 by two web entrepreneurs and has grown to become one of the most respected agencies in the industry.
Jellyfish offer a 3-month paid internship with the opportunity to join full time at the end of your internship.
AMAZING GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIPS
- [Company 1]: “We’re a company that creates website designs, logos, and branding for top-tier clients. We’ve been in business for 30 years and have helped thousands of companies across the world build their brands.”
- [Company 2]: “We are an award-winning design agency based in London. We work with global brands like Apple, NBC Universal and The New York Times.”
- [Company 3]: “We are an independent creative studio focused on creating beautiful digital products from concept to completion.”
- [Company 4]: “We’re looking for interns who are interested in gaining experience working as part of a team on projects from ideation through execution.”