Joining a tight-knit team of strategic and creative thinkers, you will be working in a hands-on environment across both client and personal projects.

Throughout the internship your day-to-day responsibilities will give you a first hand glimpse into the practical application of strategy, design, innovation, and client management.

On completion of the internship you can expect to have:

• Hands-on Experience & Training in Strategic Design and Innovation

• Developed a Deeper Understanding of the Innovation Process, Mindsets, and Methods

• Exposure to Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Contributed to Real World Impact

• Gained Invaluable Industry Exposure Within an Independent Digital Innovation Group.

To ensure you get the most out of our program, you will be paired with an experienced mentor who will guide you from day one, and is committed to helping you learn and grow. With regular scheduled check ins, you will receive constructive feedback, have ample opportunity to question and tap into a wealth of knowledge. We believe in investing in your development and helping you build a strong foundation for your future career.

Over the duration of the program you will receive training across four key modules, designed to help develop your design thinking and innovation capability while improving confidence in practical application.

The modules covered include:

• Innovation Mindsets

• Innovation Methods

• Unlocking Creativity: Principles & Techniques

• Managing Complex Projects

Each placement runs across a 2-3 month period, and successful candidates will be expected to complete 30 days within this period.

The elected days will be discussed upon application, usually remaining the same week to week, and are based on current project requirements, while also taking into account outside commitments such as university or other work.

This is a paid program, and all successful candidates will be remunerated $200 per day, pro rata.

Intake 1: February- April

Intake 2: May - July

Intake 3: August - October

Intake 4: November - January

We love to hear from eager emerging innovators, so please still get in touch if you’re not sure your schedule matches perfectly to our intake windows.

Our program Strategic Design Intensive is best suited to final year students or recent graduates who are eager to learn, and embrace an innovation mindset.

• Recently graduated or currently enrolled and completing your studies within the next calendar year

• Relevant study areas include Creative Intelligence & Innovation, Design, Business, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, Technology

• Genuine interest in or appetite to learn about human-centred design, strategic design and innovation

• You are a creative and critical thinker

• Most importantly, you approach your work with a sense of curiosity and eagerness to learn

We value inclusivity, diversity, mindset, and the benefits of a multi-disciplinary team. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the eligibility criteria, but are passionate about starting a career in innovation or strategic design.

Email info@howtoimpact.com to apply.

In your application, please include a copy of your CV and a cover letter with your response to the following questions:

• What do you hope to get out of the internship?

• If you were to pick one real-world problem to tackle in an innovation brief, what would it be and why?

Please indicate if you're only interested in applying for one specific intake period, or if you would like your details kept on file for future intake periods.