Content Design Intern (UX Writing)

• Are you someone who can explain complex ideas simply
• Can you write to a decent grammatical standard
• Do you get triggered by crimes against the apostrophe
• Can you write a cover letter without using chat GPT (yes we see you)
• Can you show us an example of your best communication
• Can you persuade people

About the programme:

In 2023 we founded a Design Interns programme and were delighted to welcome new talent to our award-winning team for a fourth season.   

We are looking for rising stars to join our Design & Research collective for a ten week paid internship programme. While our craft is varied human-centred design and design thinking unite more than 100 Designers and researchers at Wise.  

Our interns work on real projects that solve real customer problems and the programme includes opportunities to learn about the whole of the business and develop confidence in public speaking. They leave us with a refined case study to share in interviews as they begin their careers.

Your mission:

Youll be part of Wises global mission to build an open fair and human financial system - to make money without borders the new norm. Because people without borders need money without borders.

Youll be matched with a Wise sponsor in Design collaborating with other Wisers and fellow interns on cross-functional projects. We plot our moves every quarter and your mission will be mapped out with your sponsor. Youll have plenty of room to help define the scope of the project you work on.

Heres how youll be contributing:

• Youll get to know Wise customers building empathy and deep understanding of their needs

• Youll be honing and flexing your craft skills in a collaborative environment

• Youll be connecting with your sponsor fellow interns and the broader design community to inject fresh creative thinking into the business

Qualifications :

About you:

You graduate in Summer of 2027 OR  you are self taught and working to switch careers to Design.

• Youve got a selection of work that shows how youve designed clear accessible and inclusive content to solve a problem this could be UX writing or long-form content such as blogs or articles. This showcases how you approached the problem your thought process any learnings and the impact you made (if applicable).

• You want to learn about style vocabulary and tone of voice guidelines. You know when to ramp it up or tone it down. 

• You think big and think small youve got a keen eye for detail but always consider the big picture user journeys and how your words impact them.

• You know the importance of asking the right questions and you want to learn about using data and research to get down to the real problems.

Heads up this is a UX/product-focused role so wont be suitable if youre looking for experience in creative copywriting or social media marketing.

You have:

• The ability to contextualise and build a narrative around your work

• Analytical assessment and problem solving skills youre a proactive problem finder not just a problem solver

• An open attitude to feedback and willingness to learn

• Foundational skills of the discipline you are applying for (we dont expect you to know everything but you need to have enough skill to navigate the organisation and work)

You are:

• Able to join us for the 10 week internship from the 22nd of June 2026 until the 28th of August 2026

• Available to be in person most of the time at new HQ just north of Liverpool Street Station (we can support local travel costs if you need it)

• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Qualifications arent that important to us. We want to work with the best people no matter their background.  If youre passionate about learning new things have a good understanding of design and are keen to join our mission wed like to hear from you. 

And because we believe that diverse teams build better products wed especially love to hear from you if youre from an under-represented demographic.

Additional Information :

What you get back:

• Have a real impact. Solve real customer problems

• Salary of gross 30784 pro rata

• Fun offices with social activities - have a sneak peak of our new London office 

• Be part of a global team with a global mindset

• Meet with some of the most influential people at Wise on this programme

• Be mentored by a Design discipline expert

• Develop your craft and experiment in a live environment

For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders  without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.

Were proud to have a truly international team and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time