DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

Looking to kick off your creative career as a UX designer? Join our talent program designed to shape you into a next-level UX designer. We’ll give you all the support, feedback, and high fives you need to grow into a standout professional.

During your internship as a UX Designer, you’ll wear many hats:

Researcher: Dive into research to understand the "why" behind user behavior.
Logic-Maker: Map out logical user flows, user journeys and information architectures.
Designer: Design UX wireframes to define the right user interaction.
Tester: After your black-and-white wireframes are turned into a visual appealing prototype by the UI designer, you validate them through usability testing and iterate together until the experience feels seamless.
Storyteller: Present your designs and logic to the team and stakeholders.

You bring the drive and ambition, and we provide you with everything you need. From day one, you’ll be paired with a dedicated mentor for 1-on-1 coaching and join a powerhouse team of 40+ passionate designers who always have your back.

By the end of your UX design internship, you’ll have gained valuable experience in the field, worked on projects for A-list clients, and built a portfolio that truly turns heads.

The closing date for this position is June 1st.

Note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands and be fluent in Dutch

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Dive into exciting projects for clients like BUUT, Inter Milan, Artis, UNICEF, and Lufthansa.
Work on the full spectrum of UX related tasks: researching, mapping, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and presenting.
Collaborate closely with Visual designers, developers, and strategists to create the best possible solution.
Graduating? If you’re looking to write your thesis with us, we’ve got you. We’ll define a graduation project together in close consultation, ensuring it’s a perfect match for both your academic goals and our creative challenges.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Even if you don’t tick every box, that doesn’t mean we’re not a match. If you feel like this role could be right for you - just go for it and apply!

UX obsessed: you’re passionate about UX design, understanding users, and creating digital experiences.
A proactive attitude, curiosity, and drive: we expect you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get!
You have experience with leading design tools such as Figma.
Have a convincing portfolio with UX related projects (think research, wireframing, testing, prototyping)
Experience with AI tools and integrating them into your design process is a big plus. We love a future-proof mindset!

Hard Requirements

You are enrolled in a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship
Availability of 5 days per week (40h), from September 2026 for a duration of 5 months.
You speak Dutch fluently, and you’re also confident in English - whether you’re writing, presenting, or just chatting with the team.

WE OFFER

DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
A monthly allowance of 450 euros + 50 euro internet allowance.
Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
Everything to focus on your health: mindfulness sessions, mental health services, healthy lunches available at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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