Creative Design Intern

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 200,000 employees, of which 55% are employed in R&D, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei invests more than 20% of revenues in R&D every year: in the past 10 years our total R&D investments exceed 150B USD.

By the end of 2023, Huawei held +140.000 active patents.

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Huawei's end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Who we are

· Our motto is "make it possible", we use our customer-centric obsession, our perseverance, our dedication and a continuous self-challenge to accomplish the most challenging goals and always raise the bar!

· We think and execute very fast, but we are never superficial and always guarantee the highest standards.

· We are obsessed about continuous improvement and about creating value for the company, for the employees and for society.

· We are like a big multicultural family where relationships are informal and direct and where cooperation and support are our daily keywords.

· We are a place where "results talk and ideas walk", good ideas are always welcome, but you have to take ownership and make them happen too.

· Openness and flexibility are our mantra.

Creative Design Intern in a nutshell

The position will be part of our Raffaello Research Center (RRC), one of Huawei's research centers committed to enhancing the quality of Huawei products by creating a strong design ecosystem. As a Creative Design Intern at RRC, you'll support the creative team in developing visual identities, brand systems, and communication assets while contributing to the visual direction of research-driven and innovation-focused projects. You will have an opportunity to work on strategic design challenges where branding is not just about aesthetics, but about creating coherent, meaningful, and future-oriented visual ecosystems. The studio is located in Milan, Italy, one of Europe’s most dynamic and international cities.

What will you do?

• Design visual identities for brands, products, and innovation initiatives.

• Create logos, color systems, typography, iconography, and visual guidelines.

• Develop brand assets and graphic materials across digital and physical touchpoints.

• Build mood boards, visual narratives, and creative references.

• Support art direction for campaigns, presentations, and concept communication.

• Research visual trends, emerging aesthetics, and cultural signals.

• Collaborate with designers, strategists, and researchers across multiple disciplines.

• Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual communication.

What are we looking for?

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Branding, or a related field.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding and graphic design projects.

• Solid understanding of typography, composition, color theory, and VI

• Experience creating logos, identity systems, iconography, editorial layouts.

• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

• Interest in visual storytelling, photography, and creative direction.

• Ability to create mood boards and define visual languages and concepts.

• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, design research, and innovation.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

• Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

• Motion graphics or animation skills.

• Illustration.

• AI-assisted creative workflows.

• Basic photography or image editing.

• Knowledge of automotive or product design ecosystems.

What we offer?

• Join one of Huawei's global design centers and contribute to shaping the visual language of innovative products and experiences.

• Gain hands-on experience across branding, visual identity, graphic design, and creative communication projects.

• Learn from experienced creative professionals in an open, collaborative, and multicultural design studio.

• Work in an inspiring environment where creativity, experimentation, and continuous learning are part of everyday practice.

• We offer a gross monthly internship allowance of €1,000 for this full-time internship.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Company Info:

Huawei Technologies Italia S.r.l.

Registered Office: Via Lorenteggio 240, Tower A, Milan

Raffaello Research Center Office address: Via Silvio Pellico 7, Milano