Design Internship
About the role
We’re looking for a User Centred Design (UCD) Intern to help build and develop PDR’s UCD capacity, supporting our commercial product design consultancy work. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and talented product design graduate (or similar) with an interest in UCD, strong research and organisation skills, a working knowledge of digital prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch or XD and who thrives in a diverse and creative environment.
About PDR
PDR is a leading design consultancy and applied research centre. Trusted by many of the world's leading brands, we pride ourselves on repeatedly developing innovative new solutions in products, services and experiences that truly connect to users and challenge markets.
What you’ll bring
- A strong interest in user-centred design, with an understanding of how human behaviour shapes products and services.
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
- An understanding of user-centred design principles and basic user research methods, including interviews, usability testing, and observational studies.
- A degree equivalent qualification in Product/Industrial Design, Usability Engineering, Interaction Design, Psychology or related subject.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
- Excellent benefits such as:
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Iona Davis on IDavis@pdr-design.com, or feel free to contact Cerys Purdon, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on CPurdon@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Further details
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.