Summer Co-op/UX/UI Design

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.  

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). 

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Department Description

GSK aims to deliver intuitive, efficient, and effective digital products and services for our internal groups and external pharmaceutical or healthcare customers. We are seeking a UX/UI Design Co-op to support the Digital and AI Customer Experience portfolio within the Enterprise AI group.

Job Description

This role is designed for an early‑career designer with enthusiasm for user‑centred design, communication design, and digital product development. The Co-op will learn from experienced designers, product managers, and engineers while contributing to real projects across research, interaction design, visual communication, and design system work.

The role is ideal for someone who is multi‑disciplinary, creative, and eager to grow—particularly someone with interests in branding, storytelling, visual communication, digital layout, and crafting meaningful experiences

Key Responsibilities:

Communication Design & Visual Storytelling

• Support the creation of visual assets, presentations, layouts, and branded materials that communicate design ideas clearly.
• Apply visual hierarchy, typography, colour, and composition principles to support UX/UI work.
• Contribute to design storytelling by preparing mock‑ups, concept boards, simple animations, design communications or digital content.
• Help maintain consistency across products by following brand and design‑system guidelines.
• Assist in creating engaging digital experiences inspired by multi‑disciplinary design approaches such as concepts, prototypes and visual communications.  

Research & Discovery

• Support research activities (note‑taking, preparing materials, organising findings).
• Learn how user insights shape product decisions.
• Observe user interviews, usability tests, and feedback sessions.
• Help summarise insights visually (simple diagrams, artefacts, or recap slides).

Experience & Interaction Design

• Assist in creating user flows, simple journey maps, and basic wireframes.
• Learn and apply Information Architecture principles under guidance.
• Contribute to low‑fidelity prototypes and simple UI mock‑ups using templates or existing design‑system components.
• Support preparation of design files for critiques, workshops, and reviews.

Design Delivery & Execution

• Support updates to design‑system components and documentation.
• Learn accessibility and inclusive‑design best practices and apply them to basic tasks.
• Help prepare visuals, assets, and annotated files for engineering handover.
• Contribute to responsive layout considerations across screen sizes and devices.

Collaboration & Product Alignment

• Participate in team meetings and design activities with UX designers, PMs, engineers, and researchers.
• Assist in documenting design requirements, decisions, and rationale.
• Learn how discovery, design, and delivery fit together in Agile product teams.
• Contribute to team culture through workshops, brainstorms, and design critiques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in UX/UI Design, or related disciplines.
• A portfolio demonstrating potential in visual communication, digital design, or conceptual projects (e.g., branding, motion, packaging, exhibitions, or student UX/UI projects).
• Foundational understanding of user‑centred design (taught, self‑learned, or project-based).
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar.
• Interest in UX/UI methodologies including personas, wireframes, journey maps, and prototypes.
• Awareness of responsive design principles and digital content layout.
• Curiosity about front‑end technologies (HTML/CSS) to understand how designs translate into products.
• Strong communication skills—visual and verbal—with an eagerness to learn and accept feedback.
• Proactive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a desire to create meaningful experiences.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 6 month co-op (June ~ December 2026).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, personal projects, or extracurricular work demonstrating interest in UX/UI and communication design.
• Area of Specialization: Design, User Experience Design or Product Design.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive GSK Digital Assessment. A passing score is required to proceed in the application process. After completing the assessment, a recruiter will review your application and contact you with next steps. 
  • Please note: If you do not receive an automated email after submitting your application, be sure to check your spam folder.

Benefits

• Mentorship from senior UX, UI, Research, and Product professionals.
• Hands‑on experience designing for enterprise digital products in the AI and data space.
• Exposure to Design Thinking, Agile delivery, and modern design systems.
• Opportunities to grow a portfolio with industry‑relevant, real‑world work.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that encourages learning, experimentation, and career development.
• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

• Pay Rate Range: $22/hr to $43/hr

Interested in learning more? Register now on our digital learning platform (GSK Get Ahead - Connectr) where you can access interview and assessment hints and tips, speak to a mentor and learn more about life at GSK.