Creative Business Internship: E-Commerce and Web Assistant at Renée Materials

Job description

Salary £15.65 per hour

Hours 150 Hours. Start 1 September 2026 - 13 November 2026 (can finish sooner). Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursday: 9:30-17:45 However, our ethos is "making do with what is available" - not just in terms of materials and spaces, but also with time. We are very keen to make this internship work for YOU! So, if you have any preferences of days and times - let's find a way to make that work!

Internship Length 6 - 11 weeks (max)

Internship Location Hybrid. We are a young team with diverse needs and circumstances. Let's find a way that's best suitable for you and us! We have access to various co-working spaces (Shoreditch, Charing Cross, Hackney Wick). We can discuss with you directly where you'd prefer to work.

The intern will support the ongoing development and optimisation of the Renée Materials online shop and website.

Main duties will include:

Making website updates and edits using Shopify, HTML, CSS, and Liquid templating

Photographing and editing reclaimed materials and products for the online store

Creating and updating SEO-optimised Shopify product listings

Conducting keyword research and implementing on-page SEO improvements

Supporting improvements to website layout, design, and user experience

Identifying and resolving website issues, including broken links, missing images, and outdated content

Assisting with the development of new website features and improvements

Analysing website traffic, customer engagement, and sales performance using Google Analytics and Shopify reports

Contributing ideas to improve the overall online customer experience and digital presence of the business.

We are looking for a creative, proactive, and technically confident graduate who is excited about sustainability, e-commerce, and digital creativity. This role would suit someone who already has a solid foundation in web, e-commerce, or digital marketing skills and is keen to apply them within a growing start-up environment.

As a small team, we are looking for someone who can bring their own knowledge, ideas, and initiative to the role and work confidently on website and e-commerce tasks with a level of independence.

This internship may particularly suit graduates from areas such as:

Digital Marketing

E-Commerce

Web Design or Web Development

Graphic Design

Digital Media

Marketing and Communications

Skills and experience that would be beneficial include:

Experience using Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms

Working knowledge of HTML and CSS and confidence making website edits independently

Understanding of SEO and digital marketing principles

Experience using Canva, Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar creative software

Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

Confidence working independently, solving problems, and contributing ideas

Interest in sustainability and the circular economy

What will the internship offer the student and what will they learn while they are with you? E.g. Skills they could learn/develop and experience they could gain.This internship offers the opportunity to apply and further develop existing digital, e-commerce, and creative skills within a live sustainability-focused business. The intern will take an active role in improving and shaping the Renée Materials online store and website experience, working on real projects with direct impact.

The successful candidate will gain hands‐on commercial experience in:

E‐commerce and Shopify store management

SEO optimisation, including keyword research, meta titles, alt text, and product page performance

Product photography and image editing for online retail

Website editing and front‐end improvements using HTML, CSS, and Shopify Liquid

Website auditing, troubleshooting, and optimisation

User experience and customer journey improvements

Using Google Analytics and Shopify reporting tools to analyse customer behaviour and sales performance

Working within a fast‐moving start‐up environment where initiative and problem‐solving are highly valued

While support and collaboration will be available throughout the internship, we are looking for someone who can confidently apply their existing skills and contribute ideas independently. This role will provide valuable experience for graduates interested in careers in e‐commerce, digital marketing, web development, or creative digital content.

Disability Confident EmployerWe can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English