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Accu is one of the fastest growing companies in UK engineering. We take pride in serving more than 50% of the top 100 global manufacturers through our online store: Accu.co.uk. To hit our growth targets, we’re looking for great people to join our talented team in 2024.

We work with our customers to create life changing advancement, from tiny screws in children's prosthetic limbs, to precision bolts within fusion reactors that promise unlimited clean energy, our components are delivered across the world to help build a better tomorrow.

We have an “Excellent” TrustPilot rating and an overall “5 Star” rating on Google. We truly are nuts about offering the best experience to all our customers.

We are guided by these principles

  • Be the most loved buying experience for engineers and innovators.
  • Leverage technology to make engineering faster and more accessible.
  • Deeply understand our customer’s expectations, then blow them out of the water.
  • Nurture a highly efficient and innovative workplace that allows everyone to grow.
  • As a business, we care about our impact on the environment. We're here to minimise waste, protect the planet and support projects that make lives better.

The role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative intern who is eager to develop their design skills and gain invaluable in-house experience. Our ideal candidate is a passionate and ambitious individual who loves to learn new skills, has a keen eye for design, and is excited about contributing to our innovative projects.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Design/UX team on website design and brand enhancement projects.
  • Assist in creating visual assets for web, print, and digital media.
  • Support the development and maintenance of brand guidelines.
  • Help design marketing materials such as brochures, banners, social media graphics, and email campaigns.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance user experience and brand presence.
  • Ensure all designs adhere to the company's branding and style guidelines.
  • Assist with photo editing, retouching, and image optimisation.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and design tools to bring fresh ideas to the team.

Essential and desirable skills

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing or a related field.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Basic understanding of web design principles and experience with tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD is a plus.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects.
  • Understanding of UX/UI principles.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
  • Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various team members.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new design challenges.

Qualifications and study requirements

  • Ideally between the second and third year of the relevant degree.

The Team and what we offer

We’ve created a self-directing workplace that cultivates a culture of inclusion and belonging, whilst allowing everyone to grow. We have built a close-knit team with an extremely low employee turnover rate, here’s a few things you can look forward to:

  • Competitive salary with a transparent pay structure.
  • Opportunity for progression at a high growth company.
  • 4-day week.
  • Remote and flexible working.
  • Over 1,000 perks through Perkbox.
  • 6 weeks paid annual leave. Earn up to 7 weeks through our length of service bonus.
  • 3 months paid maternity leave & 1 month paid paternity leave.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Accu Academy - a fund to grow our employees' skills.
  • Bean to cup coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruit in the office.
  • Sports & Social activities escape rooms, go-karting, food, drink and much more.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • £300 birthday bonus.

Join our team of innovators as we embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of software development and join us on our mission to build a better tomorrow. Apply now and play a pivotal role in our pursuit of excellence.