Creative
Design Graduate Placement
If you're curious about a career in product design or exploring where your creative skills could take you, this placement is a great place to start.
On this one-year programme, you’ll join Sky Design, part of the wider Global Design team across Sky and Comcast. Together, we design the experiences that sit at the heart of the home, from the interfaces people use every day to the connected platforms powering Sky products.
You’ll work alongside designers, researchers and engineers to turn ideas into real experiences for millions of customers. Across two six-month rotations, you’ll explore different design disciplines, build practical skills and discover where your strengths lie.
Duration
12-month fixed-term placement
Location
Osterley
Salary
£32,000 per annum
Structure
2 rotations
Eligibility
18+ by October 2026, design degree or equivalent experience welcome
Right to work
To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.
What you’ll do
You’ll become part of the team, contributing to real design work that shapes Sky products and experiences and work across teams including Entertainment, Sports, New Products, Commerce, Platform and Experimentation. Across the programme you could:
Work alongside lead and senior designers on live product design projects
Support UX researchers in planning research and analysing user insights
Use industry tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and UserZoom
Develop your presentation skills and learn how to communicate design ideas clearly
Take part in design reviews and learn how to give and receive feedback
Join workshops focused on emerging design tools and ways of working
What we’re looking for
You might already have a design degree, some relevant experience, or have explored design through less formal routes, we’re open to different paths and excited to help you develop your skills. You need to:
- Be aged 18 or over by October 2026
- Have the right to work in the UK by the programme start date (Sky doesn’t offer sponsorship)
- Have a portfolio or examples of previous design work you can share
Skills and qualities that’ll help you shine:
- Curious and always eager to learn something new
- Passionate about design — both visually and conceptually
- Interested in understanding user behaviour and solving real problems
- Confident sharing ideas and collaborating with others
- Someone people enjoy working with, who communicates clearly and brings a positive attitude
At Sky Design, we value curiosity, collaboration and creativity, and we live by our team values: Play Nice, Serious Fun, Be Bold and Captivated by Customers.
What you’ll learn
You’ll gain experience across multiple areas of product and experience design, developing skills such as:
Visual design
Creating the look and feel of user interfaces and products
User experience (UX)
Designing the structure and flow of digital experiences
User research
Uncovering real customer needs through different research methods
Motion and interaction design
Designing how users interact with products
Information architecture
Structuring content and experiences clearly
UX copy
Crafting clear, thoughtful language across the product experience
AI in design
Exploring how artificial intelligence can support the design process
What’s in it for you?
This programme is designed to help you grow your confidence, skills and experience as a designer. You’ll get:
Real design experience working on products used by millions
Mentoring from experienced designers and engineers
Workshops and training focused on design skills and emerging tools
Access to Sky Learn, our learning platform with courses, videos and resources
A strong support network including managers, fellow grads and the Early Careers team
You’ll also enjoy a range of Sky benefits including free NOW membership, a generous pension, 25 days’ annual leave, discounts on Sky products and private healthcare, plus access to our Osterley campus facilities including restaurants, a gym and cinema.
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