Intern Visual 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 exceptional and 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’ll be part of our talent program that molds 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 can reach your full potential. With our 1 on 1 coaching from one of our intern buddies, you'll receive personalized guidance to enhance your skills. Additionally, you'll have the support of a group of 40+ passionate designers who will help you grow. Our program of workshops will also take your skills to the next level. At 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

• Actively support current projects for various clients (brands like Smart, de Bijenkorf, NS, Samsung, Van Gogh Museum);
• Designing responsive interfaces based on wireframes made by a UX designer;
• Design of creative concepts, daily content, designing Keynote presentations and various animations; 
• Crafting interactive prototypes and best of class UI animations;
• Transforming a visual identity into a usable interface for a website or app;
• Be naturally curious, dare to make mistakes and are aware of the latest trends within the design field;
• If you want to do your graduation assignment in addition to the internship, it is important that you know what you want and proactively think along with us to create a clear internship assignment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Are passionate/crazy/nuts about visual design;
• A proactive attitude, we expect you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get!
• You have a specific passion and relevant experience in crafting User Interfaces and digital experiences;
• A keen eye for typography, color schemes, visual hierarchy, and design rationales
• You combine these visual elements effortlessly into digital components, like buttons, sliders and overlays;
• Have an impressive portfolio or have worked on a number of cool projects;
• Have experience in working with leading design tools such as Figma and Adobe Suite;
• Experience with animation software like Jitter or Principle are a plus;
• Get excited working with and building up Style Guides, Component Variations and Design Systems;
• Are available from Feburary 2025 for 32 or 40 hours a week for 5-6 months. 

Please add your portfolio with visual design examples. e.g mobile and web applications! 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.