At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design digital experiences that capture the imagination and deliver impressive results for our clients.
Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labours of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients.
As an Experience Design Intern at AKQA, you will play an essential role in the strategy, conception and design of beautiful ideas, products and services. You will bring exceptional creative thought and craft output, developing and delivering from brief to end user. Through our internship program, you will be an integrated part of the Design Team, assisting it across a mix of branding, digital and experience design. You will assist, as well as own, specific tasks and deliverables.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Contribute individually and participate in cross-functional teams
- Organize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Work under the supervision of the Design Director & Senior Designers across a wide range of clients and projects for some of the biggest brands in the world
- Learn about day to day working in a creative agency, through the exposure to client and agency dynamics
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Strong design skills across typography, brand, digital and conceptual design
- Confident using Figma
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite will be a big plus
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Positive team player with a willingness to listen and learn
- Confident speaking in English
- Passionate about all areas of design
- An eagerness to get involved, learn and to come up with fresh ideas
EU working rights are required. Either through a EU Citizenship or Study Programme in Germany.
This is a 5 days a week internship for a duration of 6 months, starting in June/July 2025.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include fully paid parental leave for all parents, adoption support, and family leave for caregiving needs. Additional supports such as subsidized backup childcare and regional enhancements reinforce family care.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan options with full preventive care, mental‑health resources, and dental and vision coverage. Some regions provide 24/7 virtual doctor access and supplementary healthcare budgets for services not covered by insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑away provisions include generous paid holidays with increases over tenure and a companywide year‑end closure. Special, study, and event‑based leave (e.g., weddings, moving) broaden the range of available time off.
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The imaginative application of art and science. AKQA is a design and communications company that employs 2,200 professionals in 29 studios across five continents. Awarded two Cannes Lion Grand Prix’s in 2019, and recently named by Gartner and Forrester as one of the world’s leading experience design and innovation agencies.
