R&D Design Internship - Taste The Future Program UK

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground.

Are you studying towards a Degree in Design: Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design or other related design field? Do you want a taste of the career you could have with Mondelez? Sink your teeth into one of our sweet internships.

Our R&D Internships - Taste The Future Program UK are 12 months long (although some roles have the flexibility to be shorter) and during your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development.  We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That’s why once you join we’ll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then through the support of a mentor and regular reviews with your manager, we’ll help you achieve them.

Life in Research Development Quality (RDQ):

As an intern in R&D at Mondelēz International, you’ll take ownership of projects. You will contribute to the future of snacking by keeping the consumer at the heart of our innovation. Deliverables may include producing technical reports and presentations, sharing insights with stakeholders and fostering transparency and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work with the broader RDQ community, business functions, and external suppliers, building your network and confidence. Beyond your primary project, you may support ongoing activities, gaining diverse experiences and contributing to a sustainable future. For some roles, occasional international travel may be required.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Designer for a Student Placement, to work in the Global Design Team for Mondelēz. At Mondelēz International, we craft iconic brands, creating moments of pure joy for consumers worldwide. Our Global Design team plays a key role in ensuring our brands remain world-class, and we're excited to offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of chocolate.

As a Student Designer in our Design Hub, you'll play an integral part in project teams, helping to create brilliant and meaningful snacks that consumers love. You'll get to work on an array of design projects, from identifying exciting opportunities to transforming consumer insights and desires into concepts that meet real needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Design Team and Project Teams across the total creative spectrum.

Create and articulate new design concepts using design tools (sketching, rendering, 3D CAD etc.) to bring ideas to life.

Support the briefing process, then collaborate with and guide the design delivery of external design resources.

Use multi fidelity prototyping and visualisation tools to bring ideas and designs to life, enabling decision making and consumer studies.

Support project leaders in development of design ideas and product experiences, gathering and interpreting information from market research and stakeholder assessments.

What we’re looking for:

You should be working towards a Degree in Design – Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design or other related design or creative field.

Experience using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks and Rhino are our primary software) ­- desirable but not essential.

Ability to visualise ideas to a high standard (KeyShot, Adobe Suite, Procreate), as well as the ability to capture ideas by hand!

Experience and an interest in packaging design would be desirable.

Can write and articulate creative briefs in English to a good standard.

Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes would be an advantage.

A creative and consumer focused mind to generate innovative design solutions to real consumer problems.

A passion to learn and a willingness to develop new skills.

Design submission:

To support your application, please submit a digital one-page document alongside your CV. This one-pager is an opportunity to showcase and pitch your design expertise, including creative thinking, concept development, and any other relevant abilities.

What you’ll gain:

Experience working on real-world innovation, with international reach.

Mentoring from Senior Designers.

Opportunities to present and showcase your ideas across the business.

A collaborative, creative, and consumer-centred culture.

Starting salary: £23,793

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications is Monday 12 of October 2026

We will be holding our final stage assessment center for this role in-person at our Bournville offices on Friday 27 of November 2026. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

For more details on our Early Careers schemes and advice on our application process, visit our careers site today - Early Careers - UK | Mondelēz International, Inc. (mondelezinternational.com)

We celebrate diversity, so if you require any adjustment to take part in our hiring process, let us know and we will work with you to help remove barriers and make the process accessible. You never have to disclose more than you're comfortable with