Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will support with the design and development of scientific posters for various medical communication events, including congresses and exhibitions
• Salary: A pro-rated salary of £25,800 per annum outside of London (£27,050 per annum in London)
• Benefits: Statutory holiday allowance, flexible working hours and the chance to work from home 1 day per week, numerous internal training and mentoring opportunities, and employer pension contributions
• Role Type: Full-time, temporary internship, lasting for either 3 or 6 months
• Start Date: This role will ideally commence in April or May 2026, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester, and Bristol offices

About the Role
This internship is ideal for Graphic Design students or recent graduates who want to gain insight into an agency or commercial environment, as well as those looking to kickstart a career in design. In this role, you will primarily assist with the initial design and development of scientific posters for medical communication events, such as congresses and exhibitions. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other design projects, including leave pieces, infographics, and marketing assets. We are therefore looking for talented individuals with a great understanding of aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail.

You will closely collaborate with experienced members of our Creative team, who will provide comprehensive training and ensure you gain valuable, hands-on design experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Hybrid Working Policy
We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. Given the wealth of training, mentorship and development opportunities that are available as part of our internship programmes, time spent in the office is even more crucial. Therefore, our interns can work from home 1 day per week.

Career Prospects After the Internship
As a Graphic Design Intern in the Creative team, you will have the option to select an internship length of either 3 or 6 months, enabling you to develop your skills and potentially gain experience working on multiple project types. There may also be the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for the Graphic Designer role and join the team on a permanent basis, depending on business need.

About Costello Medical
Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations.

Requirements

• A degree-level or higher qualification in a design-related discipline (minimum or expected 2.1), in addition to a highly innovative portfolio
• Excellent technical skills in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, as well as a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience in the generation and execution of creative concepts, with a clear understanding of layout design principles
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to think outside the box
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines

What We Offer
At Costello Medical, we are committed to fair and competitive pay. In line with the Real Living Wage, the salary on offer is £25,800 per annum for colleagues based in office locations outside London and £27,050 per annum for colleagues based in the London office.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide.