Graphic Design Assistant Intern

This role is open to University of Leeds undergraduate student intending to take this role for a placement year, as part of their degree

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a current University of Leeds undergraduate student with an interest in a career in graphic design? Do you have creative flair and an eye for detail? Would you like to gain lots of valuable experience working in a fast-paced, hard-working but fun marketing and communications environment? 

We are looking for a current University of Leeds undergraduate student to join us on an industrial placement year in a professional office environment and in an organisation recognised for its high quality of academic provision and commitment to excellence and good practice. Our Internships are designed to enhance your employability and as such you will develop key skills and experience for your CV, including; team work; interpersonal and communication skills; initiative; high quality administration and organisation skills; and project development.

Joining our busy Marketing and Communications team, you’ll gain lots of valuable experience and spend a busy and fulfilling year working alongside our Creative Brand Manager and Senior Graphic Designer. You will be involved with producing creative visual communications and campaigns for all the services that the Facilities Directorate are responsible for, including The Edge, The Refectory and Hugo, GFaL Rewards loyalty scheme, 14 coffee bars (including The Edit Room, FUSE, Affine and LOMA), Leeds Gryphons Sport, Campus Reimagined, Sustainability, Halls of Residence and Estates Services, who develop and look after our amazing campus. Using Adobe Creative Cloud, you will develop your art working, technical and creative skills and be involved with writing copy, creating campaigns and presenting your ideas to clients.

With a creative flair and appreciation of contemporary design trends you will have a creative portfolio demonstrating your experience in graphic design, typography and the layout of marketing materials, digital artwork creation, animation and social media assets.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Alex Prentice, Senior Graphic Designer, Email: [email protected]

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief. 

Closing Date: 15 Feb 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum