Looking to take your first step into the creative industry but not quite sure where to turn? Introducing Sponge: Internships — our new 8-week paid programme designed to expand your skills and experience. First up - Design.
Offering three internships across our Design, Creative and Strategy teams, we’re focused on supporting underrepresented talent to break into the industry, First up this year: Design — an opportunity to understand how identities and campaigns are crafted whilst getting hands-on with the creative process inside our studio.
Our internships are structured across three phases: Absorption - Absorb and soak up what studio life is like, Immersion - Immerse into work, experimentation & research and Expansion - Expand your portfolio and presentation skills, getting ready to enter the creative industries.
Our internships are paid at the London Living Wage, and we’ll provide the equipment you need to do your best work, including a laptop for the duration of your internship.
What you’ll be doing:
As part of our design team, you will:
• Get involved in client projects, supporting ideation, concept development and bringing ideas to life
• Work with our social team to create assets for our social channels
• Help on research and internal projects that support the wider agency
• Share creative inspiration, insights and interesting work you’ve discovered
• Get stuck into studio life, collaborating with the team and learning along the way
What we are looking for:
• A curious mind and a passion for creativity and positive impact
• Enthusiasm for growing your skills and developing your craft
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a team
• Open to learning, feedback and trying new things
• An interest in design, branding and visual storytelling
Equal Opportunities statement:
We are committed to creating a working environment free from both direct and indirect discrimination. No one should receive less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of their race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, social class, religion, philosophical belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or family status, disability, neurodiversity, or age.
We believe that the development of a diverse workforce is essential, and we aim to maintain an inclusive working environment in which respect for each other, our clients, suppliers and third parties is paramount. We also recognise our moral and legal duty to ensure that we are not unfairly discriminatory in our employment and managerial practices, as well as in the service we provide.
FAQ’s
What do we mean by underrepresented talent?
By underrepresented talent, we’re referring to individuals from communities that have historically faced barriers to opportunity, including but not limited to:
• People with lived experience of mental health challenges, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning differences, or neurodivergence
• Individuals from working-class backgrounds
• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community
• People from Black, Asian, Traveller, mixed heritage, or other global majority backgrounds
How can I find out more about Sponge and Revolt London ?
Sponge is designed to help emerging and underrepresented talent get into the creative industries. Through a series of events, portfolio reviews and internships, we aim to create space to soak up the words of seasoned pros who each have a unique story to tell and tips to share.
Revolt, part of Anthesis, sit at the intersection of business, impact and communications. We help create brands the world wants more of. We’re proudly B-Corp Certified and have offices in London, New York, Geneva and Barcelona producing work with clients such as Mars, Pepsico, Budweiser, UN Women, IKEA and St John’s Ambulance. Visit www.revoltlondon.com for more.
Why LIFT and a limited application area?
Applications are limited to residents of Camden, Hackney and Islington. While we understand that this may mean some individuals can’t apply, we believe it is important to be an active part of our local community, ensuring under represented talent get the support they need. We are currently exploring how Sponge can expand to our other office locations to give non-Camden, Hackney and Islington residents future opportunities.
LIFT is a partnership between the boroughs of Camden, Hackney and Islington, working together to create opportunities for local people and support businesses in tech, creative and sciences. We’ve partnered with them for several years on various projects and they will support us to deliver a hiring process which is inclusive and fair.
I have more questions or struggling to use the application form?
To understand more about our recruitment process please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].uk
How to Apply
To apply for this role please read full instructions in JD – you must fill in your personal details, upload your CV and answer 3 application questions and submit a PDF of three images to be considered. You must be a resident of a LIFT borough (Camden, Hackney or Islington) to apply for this role – proof of address will be required before interview stage.
To apply for this role, you need to follow the steps below.
Step 1: To apply, please follow the link below to the LIFT Opportunities Portal, and click the ‘Apply’ button. You will need to register for an account or log in.
Step 2: Upload a copy of your CV
Step 3: Answer 3 application questions and enter these into the ‘Supporting Statement’ box. Respond to the three questions below, don’t over think it!
Step 4: Upload a PDF of 3 portfolio images to ‘Supporting Documents’ and select this under Additional Documents.
Step 5: Confirm our final check questions
Submit your application!
While we have publicised this opportunity, please note that: (i) the application and selection process is managed by the advertising company/organisation; and (ii) we rely on them to: provide accurate, up-to-date details about themselves and the opportunity; ensure that opportunities are ethical and paid fairly. To report a listing, please email [email protected].