Heineken

Internship - Heineken’s Global Design Team

Join the Legacy

Imagine being at the heart of one of the world’s most iconic brands — a brand that has stood the test of time, not just because of its product, but because of the power of its design, storytelling, and global resonance.

As an intern with Heineken’s Global Design Team, you won’t just be observing from the sidelines — you’ll be stepping into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where strategic design meets global business challenges. This team is the guardian of the Heineken brand, responsible for shaping and evolving its identity across continents, cultures, and generations.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As part of the team, you’ll:

• Support strategic design initiatives that influence how the brand shows up in markets around the world.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external creative agencies, observing first-hand how to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute to creative workshops, brainstorms, and design conversations, offering fresh perspectives and learning from seasoned professionals.
• Assist in crafting brand assets, ensuring consistency and excellence across all touch points.
• Observe and participate in the process of brand guardianship. • Understanding how design decisions are made, protected, and scaled globally.

Opportunities to Learn & Grow

This internship is more than a line on your CV — it’s a front-row seat to the inner workings of a global brand powerhouse. You’ll gain:

• Real-world experience in observing the managing and execution of design challenges at scale.
• Mentorship from world-class designers, brand leaders and strategists, who will challenge and inspire you.
• Insight into the intersection of creativity and business, where design drives value and meaning.
• A deep understanding of brand stewardship, and what it takes to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing world.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who are passionate about design, branding, and storytelling. If you’re eager to learn, ready to contribute, and excited to be part of something bigger — we want to hear from you.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 September 2025
• The internship is fulltime
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• You will be based in Amsterdam/etc
• During your internship, you have the flexibility to work in a hybrid setup
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross pm based on 40 hours per week
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution.
   1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution, from which we receive proof of enrollment for the current academic year from you.
   2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. Living in the Netherlands during internship (HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing).

Interested?

Great! For more information about this vacancy or about the application process, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com or you can apply right now.

Are you unsure if there is a perfect match? If so, we would still encourage you to apply!

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

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