Intern UX Designer

 This role is part of our Experience & Engineering business team. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

During this internship, you will hit the ground running like you’re the Usain Bolt of Interaction and UX design. You’ll be part of our talent program, we’ll shape you into becoming the best of the best. We’ll give you all the attention, feedback, GIFs, and high fives that you need to grow into a professional that stands out. We’ll make sure you reach your full potential. By the end of your internship, you’ll have a ton of experience in this field and working with A-list clients. Oh, and a portfolio that blows everyone away of course. Together with our team of designers, developers, strategists and other great folks we lift our work to the next level.

Please note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dive into exciting projects for clients like Tikkie, de Bijenkorf, NS, and Samsung;
• Define a website structure based on client and user goals;
• Transform that structure into intuitive, usable wireframes;
• Helping set up and conduct usability testing and research;
• Translate test and research results into actionable insights.
• Build and refine clickable prototypes to bring your ideas to life;
• Create and develop creative digital concepts that engage users;
• Present your designs and concepts effectively to team members and stakeholders;
• Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and strategists to create the best possible product for the user;
• Show a passion for understanding and empathizing with users to create outstanding user experiences.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Are passionate/crazy/nuts about UX design;
• Have an impressive portfolio or have worked on cool projects;
• Have experience in working with leading design tools such as Figma;
• English and Dutch proficiency
• Availability of a minimum of 4 days per week, from February 2025 for a duration of 5-6 months. 

Please submit CV's and cover letters in English if possible.

Please be aware that due to high application volume, our response times may be slower than usual. 

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.