Internship with the Design Team (m/f/d*)

Munich Re's Corporate Design Team is part of the Brand & Digital Solutions department, that is responsible for strategic worldwide brand management for the reinsurance group and Munich Re Group, the development of Corporate Design, as well as management of a global communication infrastructure and media production services.

Our corporate design is the face of Munich Re – it’s the first thing people notice. Keeping it consistent makes us recognisable as a brand and distinctive from our competitors.

We are responsible for the visual identity of all corporate and marketing communications across all media and channels. Therefore we create guidelines for Munich Re’s Brand Portal, that provides an overview of the design basics as well as information on all visual elements underlying corporate design, i.e. logo, colour and typography. We advise external agencies on design compliance and provide training.
We answer questions about design guidelines, create templates and assist where variations on the cororate design are required.

Your Job

• As a design intern, you will support a wide range of activities relating to brand identity, visual design, layout, image search and management, key visual creation and photography.
• You will work closely with our Creative Director, the designers and colleagues from the media production team.
• Your daily tasks will include ideation and conception, the creation and / or adaption of layouts for e.g. whitepapers, presentations, social media campaigns, websites, event collateral etc., always rooted in our brand identity and based on our corporate design guidelines.
• You will contribute to various ongoing projects and gain deep insights into the creation and implementation of corporate communication.

Your Profile

• You have already completed your foundation studies and are looking for an internship for your practical semester; you are about to complete your Bachelor’s degree or are currently studying for a Master’s degree in graphic design, communication design or a similar subject.
• You are a creative mind that likes to translate complex matters into inspiring and comprehensible ideas. You love typography and you have a strong sense of imagery and visual composition.
• You are able to work reliably and independently, demonstrate loyalty and discretion, are a quick learner, willing to compromise and empathetic.
• A proactive and reliable team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (above all: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat; welcome but not mandatory: After Effects, Premiere and/or Cinema 4D) and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English and German

Students from countries outside the EU require a German residence-/work permit. The first master's degree may not have been completed before/during the entire internship.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

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* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunity employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritised, if equally qualified