Location: Dublin
Programme Duration: 21 months
Rotations: 2
Start Date: 31st August 2026

About the Vodafone Ireland Graduate Programme

Here at Vodafone, we are restless and passionate about making the world more connected, inclusive and sustainable. Our human spirit – together with technology – enables us to achieve this. Kickstart your career with us and together we can connect for a better future. Be part of a global community where you can grow your skills and realise your full potential.

Our Graduate Programme is 21 months long and affords you the opportunity to experience two different team rotations within your chosen stream and skill-pathway, to allow you to build up your experience and skill set.

About the Digital Design Stream

With customer expectations evolving faster than ever, design has become one of the most powerful forces shaping digital experiences. In the Digital Design stream, you’ll bring Vodafone’s “Digital First” ambition to life by crafting intuitive interfaces, compelling visuals and seamless journeys that delight millions.

You’ll experiment with UX/UI principles, develop creative concepts and contribute to design systems that power our apps, websites, products and digital touchpoints. You’ll also explore motion design, storytelling, videography and content creation — helping transform complex ideas into simple, meaningful interactions. From early sketches to polished execution, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to elevate how customers connect with our brand.

If you want to design digital experiences that matter, this is where your creativity becomes impact. You’ll grow, iterate and innovate — shaping the future of how customers engage with Vodafone.

Why Vodafone?

Kickstart your Career

Embrace a world of experiences and learning that will challenge you and help you thrive. Our global scale, vision and drive provide countless challenges and experiences that will stretch and excite you. You’ll have huge scope to begin a rewarding career, working with the latest technology. And you’ll receive the tools and development to ensure you’ll always be future-ready.

Shape your Future

Think big, take risks to break new ground, enjoy an agile environment and create the future. We believe in a digital future that improves everyone’s lives. To help us get there, we’ll give you the space to experiment and learn, the freedom to champion new ideas and products, and innovative ways of working and environments that help you do your best work and enhance your skillset.

Be Yourself

Bring your full self to work. Be yourself, share inspiration and belong to a global community. Join a dynamic global community where everyone is welcome. We’re positive, inclusive and open. Our shared behaviours and beliefs, known as Vodafone Spirit, make this a great place to work and belong. Enjoy working with great minds and diverse perspectives that will inspire you to achieve success.

Stand for a Purpose and Make an Impact

Make a difference to people, our business, our customers, communities and the planet. Our irrepressible drive for better is at the heart of all we do, every day. We’re improving the lives of individuals and helping societies and economies throughout the world. But progress should never be at the expense of our planet: we’re committed to halving our environmental impact by 2025.

The Essentials

We don’t classify them as extras, we see them as essentials. We care for your well-being. Through our Evolve Platform, you can access everything you need from mental wellbeing to physical fitness and everything in between. Get competitive pay and benefits, and work where you can best get the job done.

Who Are We Looking For?

Recently graduated (If you’ve graduated within the last two years)
Ready to start the role on 31st August 2026
A passion for digital design and the power of connection.
A hunger for growth and learning
Determined to succeed and make an impact
Eligible to work in Ireland (If you require a work permit or visa it must be in effect from the 24th August 2026 and remain valid for the duration of your 21-month placement on the Vodafone Ireland Graduate Programme 2026.

Website Stream Blurb

With customer expectations accelerating, design is how brands think, build and connect. In Digital Design, you’ll bring “digital first” to life—crafting intuitive interfaces, motion and content that make every interaction effortless and inclusive.

Explore sub pathways in UX/UI, Content & Service Design, Design Systems & Accessibility, and Motion, Video & Visual Storytelling. You’ll iterate with product, engineering and marketing to turn insight into elegant, on brand experiences—while growing your toolkit with emerging tech and modern design practices. Design the journeys millions will love—and grow into the designer you want to be.

Vodafone Ireland Digital Design Discover Graduate Programme 2026

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