Cambridge Consultants
Design Internship - 6 to 10 months (2026)

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2026 Starting Internship
This position is for students available to join in October/November 2026.
Introduction
Are you a curious and creative design student eager to explore new opportunities? Do you have a passion for technology and love collaborating in a diverse, multidisciplinary team? Would you enjoy contributing to a variety of projects across industries such as Healthcare, Industrial, Consumer, Energy, and Defence?
We’re looking for designers with a strong understanding of user-centered (or patient-centred) design processes, exceptional 2D graphical presentation skills, proficiency in 3D design and rendering, and excellent verbal communication and visual storytelling abilities.
Successful candidates can join us for between 6-10 months. This position is for students available to join in October/November 2026.
Please submit your application, including a copy of your portfolio before 17:00 Wednesday 23rd September.
Your Role
Our designers undertake the development of products and services from concept to manufacture whilst addressing considerable technical and design problems.
You will be involved in activities such as front-end concept generation through creative workshops; graphics and packaging design; digital design, including user interface design; foam prototyping for testing; creating storyboards to communicate ideas; and attending user studies to research user/patient needs and evaluate your designs.
We combine user-centred design, innovative mechanical engineering, a rigorous analytical approach to problem-solving, and a broad base of industry experience to form a powerful development team. Our work ranges from undertaking complete product developments from concept to market, to providing consulting services for our clients on their technology, strategy, or development processes.
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Some examples of our recent exciting and challenging projects we have worked on include:
- Midi: User-centred design of a novel ‘device plus chemistry’ approach to Women’s shaving.
- Alma: a portable cooling case which gives the patient more social flexibility through their IVF process.
- Development of “Pebble”, a product which provides drug-free relief from menopausal hot flushes.
Check out our Behance portfolio for more examples of our work: https://www.behance.net/cambconsultants
What You'll Be Doing
This is a fantastic opportunity for a design student with the passion and skills to excel in dynamic industries, where commercial and time challenges are a key part of the process. You’ll be applying your design expertise to contribute to development projects, with the support and guidance of our collaborative team, from concept generation to delivery and manufacturing support for market-ready products. This may include:
- Carrying out and presenting user research to multidisciplinary teams
- Participating in and leading concept generation and problem-solving workshops
- Designing graphics and visual communications to improve understanding and engagement
- Preparing designs at a range of fidelities i.e., from analogue sketch to a detailed 3D render
- Manufacturing of prototypes, hands-on or by liaising with suppliers
- Evaluating ideas and prototypes with feedback from users and stakeholders


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What You Can Bring
A successful design intern will have:
- Demonstrate an excellent academic record, studying for a relevant Industrial Design, Product Design, or relevant degree
- Confidence and demonstrable experience with a range of graphical presentation tools e.g., Creative Cloud, hand sketching, 3D rendering
- Evidence of the ability to use CAD tools to design attractive, functional, and manufacturable designs
- An understanding of human/user-centred design processes
- Excellent storytelling/idea communication skills
- Evidence of having been flexible when working with other disciplines
Practical experience in UI/UX design is advantageous.
Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules.
Covering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity.
We can only accept applications that include a portfolio.
By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organization reserves the right to verify the information supplied.
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