Duration:
12 months (2026–2027)
Location:
Belfast / Hybrid
Contract:
Full-time Internship
About Big Motive
Designing services that work for everyone.
Big Motive is a strategy and design consultancy that helps organisations navigate change, simplify complexity, and deliver accessible, user-centred digital products and services.
We combine inclusive, human-centred research with AI-powered insight to design digital products, services, and strategies that improve outcomes for people, planet, and business.
Our work spans health, government, and social impact, from redesigning public services to launching digital tools and modernising legacy systems.
The Internship
We’re looking for a Design Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate in design who wants hands-on experience in service design, UX, and digital product development within a collaborative studio environment.
You’ll work alongside experienced designers and researchers, contributing to real client projects while developing your skills through mentorship, feedback, and structured learning opportunities.
This is not shadowing, you’ll be actively involved in meaningful project work from early on.
What You’ll Do
Support the design and delivery of digital products and services
Assist with UX research activities, including note-taking, synthesis, and insight development
Contribute to wireframes, prototypes, UI components, and visual artefacts
Help prepare workshop materials and participate in client sessions
Support the development of case studies and communication materials
Collaborate with designers, researchers, and project managers across live projects
Contribute to studio culture and internal learning initiatives
What You’ll Learn
Over the course of the internship, you’ll gain experience in:
Translating research into clear design decisions
Creating and testing prototypes
Working within multidisciplinary teams
Designing for accessibility and public sector standards
Communicating design thinking to clients and stakeholders
Managing your time and contributing to live project delivery
You’ll receive regular 1:1 mentoring and feedback to support your development.
About You
Currently studying (or recently completed) a degree in graphic design, interaction design, product design, service design, or a related discipline
Strong interest in UX and digital service design
A portfolio that demonstrates curiosity, problem-solving, and process, not just final visuals
Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Miro, or Adobe Creative Cloud
Comfortable working collaboratively and open to feedback
Curious, thoughtful, and motivated to learn
What We Offer
A supportive, collaborative studio environment
Exposure to real-world projects
Structured mentoring and development support
Flexible, hybrid working
Access to learning resources and team knowledge-sharing
How to Apply
To apply, please send the following to enquiries@bigmotive.com:
Your CV
A short cover letter telling us why you’re interested
A link to your portfolio
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