University Placement Year Graphic Design Internship Opportunity (Paid)

Easyfairs UK & Global – An Award-Winning Event Company!

Are you a dynamic and ambitious university student eager to gain real-world experience in the exciting world of events? Look no further! Easyfairs is offering an incredible opportunity for a motivated placement year student to join our team on a 12-month internship.

With a focus on digital design, graphic design, video, and much more, the position will be to conceptualise and implement graphic design throughout our portfolio. Our products are spread across 5 regions (the UK, France, Iberia, Italy, and Algeria). This is the perfect role for someone who wants to learn and grow their new creative profession while working in a fast-paced environment with a staggering variety of businesses!

Typical activities in the role include:

• Executing design and video for our digital platforms (email, website & social etc.)
• Creating and supporting design on our show collateral from adverts through to brochures
• Supporting the marketing and creative team and designing to deadlines
• Participating and contributing within meetings, adding your creative insight

Qualifications and skills:

• Undergraduate student studying towards a degree in graphic design or equivalent
• Working knowledge of design software, such as InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Creativity and innovation, balanced with aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and deadline-oriented
• Professional time-management and proactive communication skills, and enjoy working as a team
• A keen interest in the latest design trends and continuous learning
• A passion for creative design and a desire to get real-world experience working on marketing campaigns

Why Join Us?

• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals, exhibitors, and attendees to expand your network.
• Career Development: Access to training and resources designed to support your personal and professional growth during and beyond your internship.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the events industry.

Who are we?

Easyfairs is the largest privately owned pan-European event company. We organise and host more than 200 events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and we manage eight venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Our passion is to bring business communities and communities of interest together. We strive to “easify” the life of our customers and increase the return on their investment of time and money through all-in formulas, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach. The Easyfairs Group employs 700 highly committed talents. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised several times. We were named Belgium’s “Entrepreneur of the Year®” in 2018 and Deloitte has named us a “Best Managed Company” five years running (2019-23). The company is ranked 19th in the list of the world’s leading exhibition companies.

What are we like to work for?

Where talent development and having fun are part of our company values, Easyfairs is a very dynamic and exciting company to be part of, with over 750 lively and energetic team members. We offer not only an exciting chance to be part of this epic journey, but also fantastic career opportunities beyond your internship/graduation. Working for us is very rewarding. Be ready to be challenged daily, recognised openly, and to be part of an ambitious growth trajectory!

How to Apply:

If you're ready to kick-start your career in events, apply on our website or send your CV to kajal.mann@easyfairs.com. Be sure to include your name and ‘Placement Year Application’ in the subject line.

Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of events! Apply now and embark on a transformative journey with Easyfairs.

Want to find out more about what we do?

Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn: @easyfairsuk

Website: www.easyfairs.com