Motion Design Intern in Cambridge

Role Summary

You will support with a wide range of motion design projects for our clients within the healthcare sector, from initial concept development to full production, allowing for real autonomy and creativity.

Salary: A pro-rated salary of £26,250 per annum outside of London (£28,860 per annum in London).

Benefits: Statutory holiday allowance, flexible working hours and the chance to work from home 1 day per week, numerous internal training and mentoring opportunities and employer pension contributions.

Role Type: Full-time, temporary internship, lasting for either 3 or 6 months.

Start Date: This role will ideally commence in August or September 2026, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form.

Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role will close when a suitable candidate is found.

Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester and Bristol offices.

About the Role

This internship is ideal for design students or recent graduates who would like to gain insight into an agency or commercial environment, as well as those looking to kickstart a career in design. In this role, you will support with a wide range of motion design projects, including planning and delivering small-scale on-site filming, detailed 2D and 3D animation, short “explainer” video creation, developing interactive visuals for internal teams and external clients, as well as post-production video and audio editing tailored to various platforms and events. We are therefore looking for talented individuals with a great understanding of aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail.

Collaborating with experienced members of our Creative team, you will receive comprehensive training and gain hands-on design experience in the healthcare sector.

Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. Given the wealth of training, mentorship and development opportunities that are available as part of our internship programmes, time spent in the office is even more crucial. Therefore, our interns can work from home 1 day per week.

Career Prospects After the Internship: As a Motion Design Intern in the Creative team, you will have the option to select an internship length of either 3 or 6 months, enabling you to develop your skills and potentially gain experience working on multiple project types. There may also be the opportunity for strong interns to apply for the Motion Designer role and join the team on a permanent basis, depending on business need.

About Costello Medical: Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations.

Requirements

About You: This internship is suited to recent graduates, as well as current students who can complete full-time internships over the holidays or via a placement as a part of their degree. We also welcome applications from those looking to begin their career in the creative industry.

• A degree-level or higher qualification in a design-related discipline (minimum or expected 2.1), in addition to a highly innovative portfolio.
• Excellent technical skills in Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro.
• Proven experience developing and delivering creative concepts.
• A strong understanding of aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines.

Desired requirements for the role are:

• Knowledge of other Adobe software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Audition, as well as 3D software like Cinema 4D.
• Some experience in filming, with knowledge of pre-production and post-production processes.
• A keen interest in applying motion design to the healthcare sector.

What We Offer: At Costello Medical, we are committed to fair and competitive pay. In line with the Real Living Wage, the salary on offer is: £26,250 per annum for colleagues based in office locations outside London; £28,860 per annum for colleagues based in the London office. These rates reflect regional living costs and our commitment to equitable compensation.

Interns also benefit from:

• Exceptional internal training and mentoring.
• Opportunities to contribute to pro bono and charitable projects.
• Regular company-funded social activities.
• Flexible working options.

The Application Process: You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. You will also be asked to provide a PDF portfolio or a link to your online portfolio. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved, where applicable.

Our recruitment process includes a self-recorded video interview which will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you will be invited to a final interview with senior members of our Creative team, which includes a portfolio review. Our standard recruitment process typically lasts around 2 to 3 weeks, however, this can be adapted if necessary.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.