Futures Design School Leaver Gap Year Placement - London, United Kingdom - IBM

IBM

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Introduction

Want to make your mark on the Design world? Join IBM's Futures Design scheme to understand what it's like to be a designer in one of the world's largest design companies.

It is a great way to dip your toe into the working world before deciding what to do next. We have a variety of roles on offer.

You could be doing UX Design for e-commerce mobile apps, Visual Design for the construction industry, User Research for healthcare and life sciences, or Service Design for sports clubs, just to name a few.

You'll be working alongside fantastic IBMers on real live services used by people all over the world. To us, being a Design Future at IBM is just as much about learning as it is about working.

It's also quite a lot about having fun and trying new things As a Design Future you'll get a MacBook Pro to do your work, as well as access to all the latest design software and industry-leading training material to help you develop your skills.

There are so many things at IBM for you to get involved in both inside and outside of your role to really help you make the most out of your placement.

We have fantastic learning facilities, and you will have two managers along with a whole crew of design mentors and buddies to help guide and support you through your time at IBM.

As a Design Future you will be based out of our iX Studio in London, near Waterloo.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The Recruitment process

This scheme is for those who do not have a degree and are not currently studying for one.

The process is quick and there will be no waiting round for weeks on end.

for updates from us.

centres will be virtual.

There are three stages of the recruitment process. You will need to pass each stage to move onto the next one.

Application form
Exploration Session
Matching process

Futures Placements run from June/July/August/September 2024 for 12 months

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Do not have an Undergraduate Degree or are studying for one
Achieved GCSE's at level 49 in English and Maths
Eligible to working in the UK for the whole placement (UK/Ireland passport/ Settled or Presettled status)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

None, please select 'No' from below.

About Business UnitOn an IBM University Placement, you will be working in an innovative, creative and exciting working environment.

Our placement schemes span across all business units and there are so many opportunities for you to get involved in both inside and outside of your role.

We encourage all our early professionals to take the opportunity to participate in networking, mentoring, learning and give back. You will also have two managers.

A task manager who works with you on your role and an early professional manager who helps you get the most out of your placement and provides support along the way.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story.

Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain.

Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.