TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Graphic Design Placement with the KITKAT Innovation team in York.
- Gain hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and contribute to visualisations, prototyping, and presentations.
- Receive mentorship and develop technical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Eligibility requires the right to work in the UK and being a final or penultimate year university student in a Graphic Design or related degree.
- Salary of £26,000 per annum pro rata plus benefits, with potential relocation support.
About the Role
Graphic Design Placement Scheme
This 12-month placement offers a unique opportunity to work within the KITKAT Innovation team at the Nestlé Product Technology Centre Confectionery (NPTC) in York.
About NPTC Confectionery, York
Nestlé’s leading centre for confectionery Research & Development (R&D), with a diverse team of 170 people from over 30 nationalities.
What You Will Do:
- Support all elements of design, from understanding consumers to exploring new trends and contributing to new confectionery creations.
- Develop graphic design capabilities across a range of projects and briefs.
- Work with the KITKAT brand, creating visualisations through digital mock-ups and artworks.
- Act as a content creator, designing and editing internal marketing communications.
- Engage in prototyping, including print media, 3-D printing, and packaging.
- Design and deliver presentations, videos, and infographics.
- Contribute to idea generation in workshops.
What Makes This Placement Exciting:
- Hands-on experience: Expand your Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro & After Effects) and MS Office 365 skills. Interest in generative AI tools is also encouraged.
- Mentorship opportunities: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
- Impactful contributions: Turn your ideas into meaningful outcomes.
- Networking: Build relationships with colleagues across various teams and locations.
What You Will Learn:
- Technical capabilities: Navigate a fast-paced R&D environment and develop graphic design skills.
- Problem-solving: Respond to challenges, identify opportunities, and implement solutions.
- Adaptability: Collaborate with diverse teams and cultures.
- Stakeholder management: Balance stakeholder needs and build your professional brand.
- Continuous Learning: Gain insight into industry trends and external factors influencing Nestlé.
Our Commitment To You:
- Support throughout the placement.
- Flexible working options.
- Inclusive culture with employee-run networks.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Pastoral support.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Potential relocation support (£2,000).
- Gym facilities.
- Prayer rooms.
- Rewards and recognition.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK without time limitation or sponsorship.
- Must have graduated or be in your penultimate or final year of university studying towards a Graphic Design or related degree.
Recruitment Journey:
- Apply and answer eligibility questions.
- Upload CV and design portfolio.
- Selected candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment day in York in January 2027.
Note: Advertisements may close early if sufficient applications are received.