Design Operations Intern
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Design Operations Intern (immediate start)
Location: Oxford OX1 1XX, UK (remote/hybrid working options available)
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Contract: Full time, 6-month internship (potential for extension or development into permanent position)
Are you a bright graduate about to take that important first step in your career? And are you looking for an opportunity in which you can build your skillset, contribute to key projects for the business, and gain experience in the publishing industry?
At Global Water Intelligence we are seeking a creative and organised intern to work closely with our Design & Production team on our portfolio of digital products, websites and print publications. This is a 6-month paid internship, with the potential for extension or development into a permanent position for the right candidate.
If you are a recent graduate and you would like to gain experience in the creative side of the publishing industry, we would love to hear from you. Typical work activities would include:
• Supporting the creation of designs and layouts for in-house digital and print projects.
• Visualising data to create engaging graphics.
• General daily tasks such as typesetting and proofing technical content, illustrations, picture research, and effective file management.
• Creating high quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
• Supporting the development, maintenance and co-ordination of the Design & Production resources and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the team.
The following qualities would be desirable:
• Basic experience with production software such as Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
• Creativity and a keen eye for detail, taking pride in a high-quality end-product.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team and adapt to different challenges.
About Global Water Intelligence:
Global Water Intelligence (GWI) is an ambitious company with offices in Oxford, Austin (Texas) and Shanghai. We publish market-leading magazines, databases, and reports on the international water industry. We also run a series of successful events that are attended by delegates at the highest and most expert level of their profession.
It is an exciting time to work at GWI. We are transforming the way that we do business and the service we offer to our clients, and we understand that investing in and nurturing great people is key to our future success – and to your future success too. GWI offers bright people with great potential a rare opportunity to grow and accelerate their career within the organisation. Many of our managers and leadership team have climbed the ladder within GWI because we make sure we are always getting the best out of the people we have. When we find the right people, we make it our business to keep them.
To apply:
Please submit a CV and a covering letter explaining in fewer than 200 words why you are applying for the job and what you think you can contribute to us that would make a real difference.
The closing date for applications is 5 May 2022.
We will discard the applications which do not come with covering letters.
Shortlisted candidates will receive an email notification on or before 9 May 2022. If you have not received an email by this date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Please note that interns that work to a high standard have in the past been invited to take up full-time positions with us.
No agencies please
More Information
- Address OX1, Oxford, Oxfordshire
