Graphic Design Intern - London, United Kingdom - Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Graphic Design Intern - The Studio - Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement
:Full-time annual salary
: £13.15 per hour (£23,933 full time yearly equivalent)

Contract Length

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12 weeks (1 July - 20th Sept)**
Hours

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7 hours per day, 4 days per week**
Interview dates

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Approximately 22nd May - 31st May**
Location

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Hybrid:
Stratford, London for 1-2 days per week and working from home the rest of the time (any home working needs to be in the UK)**
Positions

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1****We are now recruiting for our Summer 2024 Internship programme
**_Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity at one of the UK's largest health charities?
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_Why we need you _
**Cancer Research UK is the world's largest charity dedicated to beating all types of cancer. We now have an opportunity for you to join us as a Graphic Design Intern.

_What will I be doing? _

With fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a passion for design, you'll join Cancer Research UK's fast-pace and lively design studio to help deliver effective and engaging design solutions.

Role and Purpose
**Design in Cancer Research UK's creative team, The Studio, includes Graphic, Motion, Information and Product Design teams. As part of a large multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate daily and work side-by-side with other design specialists to come up with ideas, support team projects and deliver design solutions. This is a hands-on position - you'll use your design expertise to deliver high-quality and impactful communications for Cancer Research UK and partner brands across all marketing and communication channels.

Together we work to support Cancer Research UK's vision for a future where everyone lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

_Key Responsibilities:
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Using skills and expertise to deliver creative design solutions in response to briefs for a range of commissioning teams

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Collaborating with others to generate new ideas and approaching challenges with energy and enthusiasm

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Working autonomously on artwork jobs and collaborating with other designers to take concepts through to print/digital-ready files

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Supporting the management of templated assets and materials for The Studio

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Being a guardian of the Cancer Research UK brand, ensuring all creative outputs adhere to Cancer Research UK's brand guidelines

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Following established methods of quality assurance and operational processes. Always delivering work on time to the highest standard

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Ensuring equality and diversity are celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken

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Delivering and supporting other operational tasks and wider studio responsibilities to support the team as necessary

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Committed to Cancer Research UK's purpose and ambition to beat cancer.

_What skills are you looking for? _

You'll be able to bring to the role

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Some experience in graphic design (including experience gained during college/university)**:

Proficiency in and passion for current graphic design practices and relevant software within the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
mainly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Flexibility to work with other software as required

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Good graphic design skills and creative thinking to help bring stories and information to life

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Dedication to always delivering high-quality solutions

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Experience managing the full creative process, from brief to delivery

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Experience working in a fast-paced environment and delivering work at speed

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Strong communication skills

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An excellent listener, always open to offering an opinion and eager to learn from others

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Experience in giving and receiving constructive feedback

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Great accuracy and attention to detail, maintained even under pressure

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Strong time management and prioritisation skills

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Passion for continuously expanding knowledge

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Enthusiasm for actively supporting and being a part of a fun, supportive, inclusive, and dedicated team.

_What will I gain? _
**This role will add real value to Cancer Research UK so we want to ensure you're getting a lot out of it too. As an intern you'll go through a structured development programme with skills training in project management, CV writing and interview skills and you'll have a buddy to help you settle in. You'll be eligible for many of our benefits, including paid holiday, and you'll gain key experience to help you launch your career.

_How do I apply? _
**Application Process:

Stage 2:
Assessment

Stage 3

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Audio Submission**
Stage 4: Interviews

The Internship will start on Monday 1st July 2024.
**There's a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive cultu