Creative: Digital Design Graduate Programme

POSTING END DATE: 27/02/2026

START DATE: 07/09/2026

PROGRAMME DURATION: 2 years

LOCATION: Gaydon

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business, and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.

JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period (if you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme).

ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL

JLR’s graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve. Arrive with potential. Grow with freedom. Your career starts here.

CREATIVE DESIGN GRADUATE PROGRAMME

JLR is a House of Brands. Range Rover. Defender. Discovery. Jaguar. Emotionally compelling and unique global brands that embrace our modernist design philosophy. Each has its own purpose, insight, benefit and personality, built on a foundation of exemplary British design and craft that elevates the end-to-end client experience.

With even bigger designs on the future, we give our Creative Graduates everything they need (and more) to step up a gear and keep moving forward. Here, you’ll be in great company, growing your network, building relationships and gaining the skills and experience that give you the solid foundation essential to powering progress in an exciting and creative world of opportunity. It’s rewarding in more ways than one.

Creative

At JLR, we know that innovative design turns heads – but it can also create instant recognition. A sophisticated design can say so much in a language all of its own. Design matters for all these reasons and more. And our Design teams know how to create an impact and make a statement.

As a Creative Design Graduate, you’ll be at the heart of our House of Brands - Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar - helping us bring modern luxury to life. During this programme you will join our Design Vehicle Visualisation team. You’ll build relationships and collaborate with different teams and stakeholders as you deliver innovative creative design solutions.

Design Vehicle Visualisation

The Design Vehicle Visualisation department is a highly creative, multidisciplinary team that produces a wide range of visual content — from animations and still imagery to live and virtual presentation material. Using industry recognised tools and workflows, we create high quality visuals that support key Design gateways, Design Forums, and major reviews across the wider business.

As a graduate on this programme, you’ll receive hands on, immersive training in leading visualisation software such as Maya, VRED, and Unreal Engine, as well as compositing tools like Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. You’ll work on both early product and brand focused visual assets, giving you exposure to motion graphics, 2D and 3D computer graphics (CG), and real-time visualisation. By working closely with experienced artists and contributing to real project deliverables, you’ll quickly develop into a versatile digital creative with a strong foundation across multiple visualisation disciplines — setting you up for a successful career in automotive design visualisation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

To join the Creative Design Graduate Programme, you’ll need to hold or be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree in either Automotive design, Product Design, CG Animation, 3D Digital Design or other relevant creative degrees. A strong portfolio showcasing a talent for 3D Visualisation will be required.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Our 2026 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus to welcome you to JLR. After two years, you will progress from the graduate programme on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offer a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, excellent pension provisions and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from well-known retailers and sports clubs.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential. JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.

To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website.

ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.

You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career. Your potential for impact starts here.

Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.