Graphic Design Intern

Global Water Intelligence; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 15,343 - 21,852; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from an experienced design team

Hands-on experience across various design projects

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

A leading water industry publisher in Oxford is seeking a creative intern for a 6-month position in graphic design. The role involves assisting with the design of various materials, supporting the creative team, and gaining hands-on experience. Ideal candidates are studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This internship offers mentorship, a collaborative hybrid working environment, and a chance to build a portfolio.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of visual storytelling and typography.
• Experience in data visualization, creating charts and maps.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of digital and print materials.
• Support the creative team with layout design and image sourcing.
• Prepare files for digital and print production.
• Contribute fresh ideas during brainstorming sessions.

Skills

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Strong eye for layout

Organised and detail-oriented

Collaborative mindset

Education

Currently studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design

Job description

Hybrid working: minimum 2 days in office per week

Duration: 6 months

Salary: £13.50 per hour

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 graphic design?

At Global Water Intelligence (GWI) we are looking for a creative and organised intern to work closely with our design team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting in the design of digital and print materials, including reports, social media graphics, presentations, and marketing assets
• Supporting the creative team with layout design, image sourcing, and brand consistency
• Preparing files for both digital and print production
• Bringing fresh ideas to brainstorms and contributing to creative projects

What we’re looking for:

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design (or a related field)
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Strong eye for layout, typography, and visual storytelling
• Some experience in data visualisation - creating charts and maps
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
• A collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm to learn and contribute

What you’ll gain:

• Hands-on experience across a wide range of design projects
• Mentorship and feedback from an experienced design team
• A hybrid work setup to balance collaboration and focus time
• The chance to build a portfolio of published work

Global Water Intelligence (GWI) is the leading publisher and events organiser serving the international water industry. We are based in Central Oxford, with close access to various public transport (walking distance from the train / bus stations).

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 email a CV, portfolio or samples of your work along with a short cover note to [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 13 October 2025.