About Barilla At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey? Job Description Barilla Group is looking for students or fresh graduates with a background in Design and Innovation. For internships starting in September 2025 in our Design Thinking Unit, based in Parma. Job Purpose This 4-month internship aims to give you exposure and training on the day-to-day assignments as well as the opportunity to contribute to specific design projects led by the team. You will work on rethinking services and digital experiences in collaboration with HR, Diversity & Inclusion, and Communication teams, as well as other stakeholders across the organization. The projects will involve qualitative research, user interviews, journey mapping, co-design workshops, and prototyping. Requirements We are looking for talented students and new graduates with a background in design and a passion for user-centered innovation. If you are curious, collaborative, and ready to bring fresh thinking to improve how we work and engage people. • Background in Communication Design, Digital/Interaction Design or similar fields • Experience with Design Thinking methodologies (preferred) • Fluent in English, if you also speak Italian that's a great bonus • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills • Proficiency in design tools like Miro, Figma, Adobe Suite, Canva • Empathy, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset What we offer • Internship allowance • Flexible ways of working • Free access to our company canteen • First-hand experience supporting live design and innovation projects • Personal tutoring and constant support from your team • Access to our on-site shop for discounted Barilla products • A unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovation in a global company Application process • Online Application: Complete the application providing us with your CV. • Test: If your application passes the first screening, you'll take a cognitive test. • Individual Interview: A recruiter will assess your alignment with the position through a video call. • Online Assessment Center session: Final candidates will join a virtual session on August 26th with design challenges and teamwork exercises. Starting date: September 2025 At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.