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UNDERGRADUATE INTERN – DESIGN
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
About the Role
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an UNDERGRADUATE INTERN – DESIGN in London or Southampton – Fixed-term (12 months)
We have an exciting opportunity for students who are currently undertaking a degree in Industrial Design, Product design, Packaging Design, or Visual Design (or a related Design subject) to join our Research & Development function, based in London or Southampton, on a 12-month undergraduate placement.
This placement is with our Global Design Team and will focus on developing consumer-facing packaging experiences for our New Category products. The opportunity reaches beyond the functional purpose of protection, and focuses on the total product experience across categories, where for some products, the packaging is an inherent part of the product experience.
This role will explore structural and visual design proposals for our future New Categories product packaging, establishing creative viewpoints on developing compelling user experiences that lead up to a coherent total product experience, building long term consumer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Exploring opportunities in the packaging experience across the New Categories space
- Ideate and develop packaging experience concepts with high structural and visual quality
- Creating compelling visualization packaging designs and experiences (renders and animations)
- Build cohesive user experiences across the New Categories packaging ecosystem.
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What We Are Looking For
- Studying for a qualification in Industrial Design, Product design, Packaging Design, or Visual Design (or a related Design subject).
- Experience of using relevant design tools eg Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, Keyshot, Figma etc
- A passion for creating products and the consumers that use them;
- Energetic and collaborative attitude and ability to communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
What We Offer
We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
Benefits
- Meal Voucher/ Canteen as per location
- Private Pension
- Life & Health Insurance
- Yearly bonus based on the ABS
- Family support policy
- Office perks
- Flexible policy as per agreed Second Level agreement.
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Why Join BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
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