CEPI's mission is to accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats so they can be accessible to all people in need.
CEPI has a bold plan to tackle the risk of epidemics and pandemics, potentially averting millions of deaths and trillions of dollars in economic damage. It is working to substantially reduce global epidemic and pandemic risk by delivering innovative, access-focussed R&D programmes that help the world accelerate the development of safe, effective and globally accessible vaccines to 100 days—referred to as the 100 Days Mission.
That’s a little over three months from the recognition of the threat to a vaccine being ready for initial authorisation and manufacturing at scale. Join us in building a future where pandemics no longer threaten our way of life.
CEPI is a not-for-profit association under Norwegian Law and has offices in Oslo (HQ), London, and Washington DC. In CEPI we strive for diverse thinking, and we want a diverse pool of applicants for all our vacancies. We work for an inclusive working environment where each employee can contribute and grow.
About the role
The CEPI Design Intern will be a creative storyteller, brimming with ideas and the capability to turn those ideas into inspiring visuals. They will have extensive digital design experience—gained through their degree-level studies—and will be proficient at assimilating complex concepts and conveying them digitally in engaging and compelling ways.
Using their proficiency with design software they will work closely with the Digital and Content Manager to produce impactful visual content for the CEPI website, social channels, presentations, key reports, events, and much more.
Through this internship you’ll have the opportunity to work at pioneering organisation working at the cutting-edge of science. It is also a chance for us to learn from you: your fresh perspectives and new ideas will help shape how we visually communicate the CEPI story.
This is a six-week fixed term internship starting in July, with the exact start date to be agreed based on mutual availability.
Responsibilities
- Creating engaging visual multimedia content for a wide range of audiences.
- Understanding complex technical concepts, conceiving of new ways to visualise these concepts, and delivering digital products based on these ideas.
- Supporting the Digital Content Manager with day-to-day content development.
- Assist in organising, cataloging, and tagging visual assets to maintain an efficient and searchable content library.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of design templates and toolkits
- Communicate the rationale behind design choices to colleagues, helping non-designers understand how visuals support effective science communication.
Education, experience and competence
Essential
- Recent Bachelors-level graduate; current Master’s-level postgraduate, or recent Master’s-level postgraduate student in Graphic Design or a closely related discipline with a focus on 2D visual design.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) for creating clear and engaging content — including infographics, GIFs, short animations, and social media visuals.
- Demonstratable ability to translate complex, technical or scientific content into accessible, accurate, and visually engaging materials for diverse audiences.
- Comfortable working within established brand guidelines while maintaining high standards of clean, consistent, and professional design.
- Awareness of accessibility best practices in visual design (e.g. colour contrast, legibility, alt text, hierarchy).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment and take initiative when needed.
- Highly organised with excellent file management skills and attention to version control and document upkeep.
Desirable qualifications
- Interest in global health or science communication
- Experience designing web pages or digital elements (e.g. landing pages, banners, icons)
- Experience preparing content for print
- Confident designing presentations in PowerPoint
- Video editing skills
- Experience with Adobe After Effects
Travel and location requirements
- London/Oxford Circus based.
- Office based – 5 days per week.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of the internship. CEPI is unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
What we can offer you
- Paid internship
- The opportunity to work together with world-leading experts on solutions for global challenges
- Valuable experience translating complex scientific information into visual formats for global audiences
- Practical experience collaborating with leading communications professionals across digital, editorial, and design disciplines
- The opportunity to create content published across CEPI’s high-traffic website and social media channels—giving your work global visibility
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
Application instructions
Please ensure your application includes:
- a cv
- A short cover letter
- A portfolio (submitted via link or PDF as described above)
To be considered for this role, you must submit a portfolio showcasing examples of your work. You can provide your portfolio in one of the following ways:
- As a digital link (e.g. to a personal website or online portfolio) – please include this in your cover letter.
- As a PDF file – please note that the application system allows you to upload only ONE document. If you choose this option, you will need to combine your CV and portfolio into a single PDF file before submitting.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews expected to take place in June.
Background verification and reference checks will be conducted to verify information provided in the CV and available documentation for the successful candidate.
