Research & Development Design Internship/Placement Year 2026 - 2027

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelz International

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground.

Are you studying towards a Degree in Design: Industrial Design Product Design Graphic Design or other related design field Do you want a taste of the career you could have with Mondelez Sink your teeth into one of our sweet internships.

Our Internships are 12 months long (although some roles have the flexibility to be shorter) and during your placement well make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job with real responsibilities from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. Thats why once you join well work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then through the support of a mentor and regular reviews with your manager well help you achieve them.

Life in Research Development Quality (RDQ):

As an intern in R&D at Mondelz International youll take ownership of projects. You will contribute to the future of snacking by keeping the consumer at the heart of our innovation. Deliverables may include producing technical reports and presentations sharing insights with stakeholders and fostering transparency and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work with the broader RDQ community business functions and external suppliers building your network and confidence. Beyond your primary project you may support ongoing activities gaining diverse experiences and contributing to a sustainable future. For some roles occasional international travel may be required.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Designer for a Student Placement to work in the Global Design Team for Mondelz. At Mondelz International we craft iconic brands creating moments of pure joy for consumers worldwide. Our Global Design team plays a key role in ensuring our brands remain world-class and were excited to offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of chocolate.

As a Student Designer in our Design Hub youll play an integral part in project teams helping to create brilliant and meaningful snacks that consumers love. Youll get to work on an array of design projects from identifying exciting opportunities to transforming consumer insights and desires into concepts that meet real needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Design Team and Project Teams across the total creative spectrum.

• Create and articulate new design concepts using design tools (sketching rendering 3D CAD etc.) to bring ideas to life.

• Support the briefing process then collaborate with and guide the design delivery of external design resources.

• Use multi fidelity prototyping and visualization tools to bring ideas and designs to life enabling decision making and consumer studies.

• Support project leaders in development of design ideas and product experiences gathering and interpreting information from market research and stakeholder assessments.

What were looking for:

• You should be working towards a Degree in Design: Industrial Design Product Design Graphic Design or other related design field with a predicted end grade of 2:1 (or equivalent)

• Experience using 3D CAD software (Solidworks and Rhino are our primary softwares) - desirable but not essential.

• Ability to visualize ideas to a high standard (KeyShot Adobe Suite Procreate) as well as the ability to capture ideas by hand!

• Experience and an interest in packaging design would be desirable.

• Can write and articulate creative briefs in English to a good standard.

• Knowledge of materials manufacturing processes would be an advantage.

• A creative and consumer focused mind to generate innovative design solutions to real consumer problems.

• A passion to learn and a willingness to develop new skills.

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Therefore we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Design submission:

To support your application please submit a digital one-page document alongside your CV. This one-pager is an opportunity to showcase and pitch your design expertise including creative thinking concept development and any other relevant abilities.

What youll gain:

• Experience working onreal-world innovation with international reach.

• Mentoring from Senior Designers.

• Opportunities to present and showcase your ideas across the business.

• A collaborative creative and consumer-centred culture.

Starting salary: 23000

Closing date for applications is midday Tuesday 21st October 2025.

We will be holding our final stage assessment center for this role in-person at our Bournville offices on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th of November 2025. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

For more details on our Early Careers schemes and advice on our application process visit our careers site today - Early Careers - UK Mondelz International Inc. ()

Mondelz is a diverse and inclusive employer with an objective to ensure a fair and equal hiring process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply or throughout our assessment process please contact stating UK&I Early Careers as the subject.

Our candidate requirements are based on criteria to enable you to succeed in the role. If you have narrowly missed the above requirements and there are extenuating circumstances that you would like us to consider you can let us know by contacting stating UK&I Early Careers as the subject and attaching a letter from your school/university to confirm your extenuating circumstances.

Relocation Support Available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our succes

Mondelz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation or preference gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career

We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply!

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