Job Title: Business Development Intern
Division: Business Strategy & Growth
Location: Brussels, Belgium

About Base Design:

Base Design is an international network of creative studios specializing in branding and communications. We are about creating cultural relevance and business impact. Located in New York, Brussels, Melbourne and Geneva, our teams bridge strategy, storytelling, design and tech to bring powerful brands with unique personalities to life — from Bozar to Apple, Dandoy to Delvaux.

Why Base Design:
For 25 years, we’ve helped brands define their unique story and place in culture. By joining our global team, you’ll gain valuable perspective and experience learning from industry thought leaders. We are hiring ambitious young professionals to join us in working with iconic brands across a variety of sectors. Base Design Brussels is B Corp certified.


What we offer:

• Hands-on experience - Gain firsthand experience with real projects and day-to-day work through taking part in team projects, client deliverables, and cross-department collaboration.
• Our tight knit, collaborative environment - Ensures your voice will be heard and you’ll have a meaningful impact. We value your ideas and your contributions.
• Mentorship - Receive guidance and support from an experienced member of the field.
• Networking - Interns will build connections with full-time employees and fellow interns as well as attend relevant business events & meetings.
• Develop valuable skills - Hone skills like communication, collaboration, and time management while working on teams and alongside different company stakeholders.
• A creative, collaborative company culture - We foster a culture that makes work interesting and promotes learning across international project teams.
• An inclusive workspace.

What you will learn and do:

• Actively participate in growth efforts, help managing client relations and identifying new leads and engaging with them
  
• Craft compelling proposals and presentations that effectively communicate our value and and expertise
• Manage schedules, organize meetings, and develop engaging materials to facilitate productive discussions
• Tackle ad hoc tasks and special projects, collaborating across teams
• Help with the rollout of the local inbound marketing strategy
• Support the communication & PR actions : find relevant events and talks, help on tasks in collaboration with the communications manager (newsletter etc.), help translate the global communication efforts to the local market.

Qualifications:

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication in English - Dutch or French is a plus.
• Have good cultural awareness
• Ability to share insights and identify trends in beauty, hospitality & lifestyle.
• Excellent organization with attention to detail
• Preferred areas of study: Business, Communications, Marketing, PR.
• Excellent understanding of Excel, Word.
• Understanding of sales and marketing strategies & models

What we are looking for:

• Currently enrolled (3rd bachelor or master level) or recently graduated.
• Be culturally engaged and perpetually curious about the world around you.
• Think conceptually and have a desire to create meaningful projects.
• Be daring, not afraid to try new things and eventually fail at them.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for shaping brands with a cultural impact

Program Details:

• Duration: 3 - 6 months.
• Hours: Full time position. Interns will be expected to work approximately 38 hours per week.
• Hybrid Work Policy: We’re all in the studio on Mondays & Wednesdays, work from home on other days is possible.
• Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

Interested? Please submit the following to jeroen@basedesign.com using subject line Base Design | BD Intern:

• Resume
• Writing Sample (approx. 500-800 words): A 1-2 page writing sample on a branding-related topic of your choice (e.g., a brand you find compelling, a company that needs a rebrand).
• OPTIONAL: Letter of recommendation, references, website

We’re committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and dynamic workplace where everyone can be themselves, regardless of their identity, experience or beliefs. Our sense of curiosity is what connects us all.