Internship at Deutsche Telekom

Are you keen to put all the theory you've been learning into practice and start experiencing and shaping the digital world of tomorrow right now? Then you're in the right place. We can make coffee and photocopy documents ourselves. We're looking for interns like you that want to put their innovative skills and motivation to good use as part of a team to drive the expansion of the connected world forward.

About Deutsche Telekom AG

We feel as much at home in Bonn as we do in the 50 other countries around the globe where we provide our services. As one of the leading telecommunications providers in Europe, we also have a footprint in the markets in Asia and the United States. We're on our way to become one of the industry's top service companies and want you to help us to get there.

ABOUT US

Ready to take your design skills to the next level and shape the digital world of tomorrow? Apply now for the Design internship at Deutsche Telekom. We offer an inspiring and empowering work environment where you can learn and grow alongside experienced professionals. Our leadership model is based on respect, empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity. We believe that culture and attitude have the power to change everything. We're looking for interns who are excited to work with a team and innovate to help advance the networked world every day. Apply now and be a part of something big.

Task

Join our team at Deutsche Telekom, one of the world’s largest Telco companies, serving over 245 million mobile customers and leading digital innovation across Europe. You will work at the core of an internal platform that has digitized and automated Design Thinking to accelerate product innovation across many teams in this global organization, delivering real impact.

To boost this growth, we are looking for Visual UI Designers with strong skills in illustration and graphic design who can bring fresh energy to the team. You will also support the team in exploring how AI can simplify visual storytelling in product innovation. This includes generating illustrations and experimenting with concept videos based on real content.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your design skills, apply AI in creative ways, and contribute to how innovation is communicated inside a global tech leader.

Requirements

You must have a valid EU work permit
You must be currently enrolled in a design-related degree program
Graduates are not eligible
You must show your design portfolio that shows the best visuals, UX, and AI-driven work
You must be applying for either a mandatory or voluntary internship as part of your studies
You must be working in Germany during the internship.
You must be able to work on-site in Bonn, Berlin, or Darmstadt when required

Must-Have Skills

You are skilled in creating illustrations for user scenarios or UI screens
Highly skilled in using AI tools to create visual or video content such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Sora, or Kling
You are proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite (After Effect, Premier), Figma, and Miro to visualize content professionally
You are a critical thinker who can follow instructions with structure and clarity
You are a proactive co-creator who enjoys working with end-users to improve design outcomes
You are a passionate UI designer with a strong sense for storytelling through visuals
Ability to work independently and follow visual direction precisely
You have professional working proficiency in English, including speaking, listening, and writing
Proficiency in German is a plus but not required

What We Offer

Development Opportunities: Individual development, and exciting learning offerings to fully unleash your potential – especially in UI/Visual Design
Modern Work Environment: An innovative workplace with state-of-the-art equipment and the latest design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) to support your creativity
Team Spirit & Collaboration: Become part of an inspiring and collegial team where open exchange, mutual support, and fresh ideas are fostered.
Work-Life Balance: We value a healthy work-life balance, so you have enough time for your interests alongside your internship
Practical Experience: Gain valuable practical experience in exciting projects and actively contribute to real challenges in Visual Communication and UI Design