2023 Jumpstart Programme_ Flexible Start Dates

We are looking for trainee innovation consultants and trainee designers to join our 6-month Jumpstart programme!

Are you excited by the idea of experimenting with new sources of revenue for a major UK train operator, running a start-up lab for a renowned media company, reimagining the post-COVID high-street retail experience, or launching financial products that will help the UK achieve carbon neutrality? If the answer is yes, Magnetics JumpStart programme might be for you. Over 6 months, youll receive a supported, hands-on immersion into the world of innovation consulting and digital design with exposure to multiple clients and industries. Were looking for curious, self-starting people who can bring something new to Magnetic. After 6 months if it all goes well, and youd like to stay, theres a permanent role for you. What will I be doing?

If you love variety, youll love it at Magnetic. Every project we work on is different, because they each tackle different challenges in different industries. Both trainee innovation consultants and trainee designers could expect to:

• Work as part of a project team to help clients develop new propositions and address business challenges in innovative ways, building collaborative and entrepreneurial cultures along the way
• Research the needs of customers (by speaking to them directly, organising journal studies, surveying them, etc.) and then ensure their needs, problems, and experiences are at the heart of new products and services
• Learn how to test whether customers actually want a product or service before your client invests in creating it

• Experience a variety of industries, from financial services to consumer goods,media, engineering, and more!

Additionally, if you join us as a trainee designer youll work with our designer team and youll also:

• Gain unparalleled experience, as you get involved in user research, information architecture, content analysis, interaction design, visual design, prototyping and much more

• Get involved with the insight, imagination and regular research we use to create incredible experiences for clients

What are we looking for? Magnetic is a versatile, fast-paced environment, so youll need to be proactive, quick-thinking, and comfortable with ambiguity. The kind of work that we do also requires creative thinking; were entrepreneurial problem-solvers, so you need to be curious about the world and able to think outside the box. And finally, because we believe that every great proposition fulfils a customer need or solves a customer problem, you need to be deeply empathetic. Were looking for people from all backgrounds. If you think you can bring something to the work described above, get in touch. Undergraduate degrees are a nice-to-have, but it doesnt matter what you studied, and if you did something interesting instead of going to university, wed love to hear from you too. What is the application process? If you are interested in applying please click apply now to submit your CV and answer two questions.

• First Interview- a 30 minute interview where well tell you more about Magnetic, get to know you a bit better, and discuss your application.
• Assessment centre- The assessment centre is a 90 minute virtual session and the purpose of this stage is to understand how you think and how you approach a challenge. The assessment centre will also give you an idea of the type of work you would be doing at Magnetic. Our past Jumpstarters have all really enjoyed this part of the interview process!

So what are the details? Contract Length: 6 Months Location: We are looking for Jumpstarters to join both our Manchester and London offices. We do work really flexibly and empower everyone to choose whether theyd like to work from home or from our offices. Although we dont have a set number of days to be in the office, we think youll get the most out of the jumpstart programme if you come into the office at least 2-3 days a week. Salary: £22,000-£25,000 depending on location After 6 months, successful Jumpstarters will be offered a permanent role with Magnetic as a junior consultant or junior designer.