Internship - Global Design Brand & Identity

Internship - Global Design Brand & Identity

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Function: Commerce

This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn how global brands are built, managed, and scaled—while contributing to future-focused ways of working, including AI-enabled design and content creation.

• Support the development of future-facing brand identity and design guidelines that help our global brands show up consistently, powerfully, and distinctively across markets.
• Contribute to projects that combine creativity, structure, and innovation—from design systems and AI-enabled guideline creation to training materials and content that support global roll‑out.
• Collaborate with designers and brand stakeholders across functions and geographies, gaining hands‑on experience in how design excellence is shaped, reviewed, and activated within a global business.

You will join HEINEKEN’s Global Design team in Amsterdam, where we shape and evolve brand identities for our global portfolio. The team works on creating clear, inspiring, and scalable design systems that help brands stay consistent across markets and channels. It’s a collaborative, international environment where creativity, structure, and innovation come together, making it a great place to learn how iconic brands are built and activated globally.

• You’re currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Graphic Design, Branding, Brand Management, or a related field, and can remain enrolled throughout the internship
• You have a strong interest in brand identity, design systems, and how technology—including AI-enabled tools—can support creative work
• You are organized, collaborative, and have a keen eye for detail; experience with design workflows or creative tools is a plus, but not required

• You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during onboarding.
• In the case of non‑EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
• In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
• You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

• A full‑time practice‑oriented internship, starting on September 1, 2026.
• The duration of the internship is 6 months (to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor).
• Your home office will be located in Amsterdam.
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home.
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40‑hour workweek.
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full‑time internship).
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed.

We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities.