Luckybeard Launchpad 2027

This is Launchpad 2027 ...

Are you ready to take your first big leap into the digital, creative and tech industry? Become a Beardling and help us build incredible experiences.

At Luckybeard, our Beards have always been the backbone of the experiences we create. We are curious, generous, and slightly obsessive humans who care deeply about what we make and who we make it with.
This is your chance to become part of the next generation of Beards who help build incredible brand experiences, ones that don’t just blow clients away but also create impact in the world around us.

What is Launchpad?
It’s a six-month paid internship and early-career experience for emerging talent. This isn’t a serve cappuccinos all day and watch from the sidelines kind of internship. From the moment you step into our Rosebank or Irene studio, you'll be part of the crew, collabing on real projects for some of the world’s most exciting brands, with the most talented and kindest humans you'll ever work with. And, you’ll be paid for it – no, not in whiskey – in Randelas, and like really well for an intern!

This year, Launchpad is open across seven disciplines:

• UI Design
• UX Design
• Engineering (front-end, back-end, full-stack)
• Project Management
• SEO
• Brand Design
• Motion Design

Who we're looking for
We're not looking for perfect – we're looking for people with spark. You've got a foundation in your discipline, whether you studied it, took a course or taught yourself from YouTube tutorials. You ask "why?" a lot. You love learning, are excited by good ideas wherever they come from, and you want to grow into the best version of yourself.

What you'll get

• Real, meaningful work that ends up in the world, not in a drawer
• A personal mentor who's genuinely invested in your growth
• Structured training that sharpens your skills and stretches your thinking
• A front-row seat to how designers, engineers, strategists and project managers bring big ideas to life
• A team that will celebrate your wins, back you through the challenges and make you laugh along the way
• A hybrid setup across our Irene and Rosebank studios

To apply, you'll need to

• Have foundational skills in one of the disciplines above, however you gained them
• Have little to no formal full-time work experience
• Be available full-time (8am–5pm, Monday to Friday) for six months
• Bring your curiosity, your energy and your whole self

When you apply, tell us the discipline you're applying for and please share your portfolio, GitHub or any work you're proud of. Rough edges welcome: we don’t need to see the final product – we want to see how you think.

Key dates

• Programme runs from February 2027 to July 2027
• Applications close 13 November 2026

Your story starts here: 
Most of our Beards started exactly where you are now. If you're ready to learn from exceptional humans, create work you're proud of, and have a genuinely good time doing it, we'd love to meet you!

Apply now. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch to walk you through the next steps.