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DCCI is looking for Graduates to join our Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027

Closing Date 30.04.2026
Posted 28.01.2026
Career Opportunities

As the Government agency with the remit to advocate for the Design and Craft sector in Ireland, we can offer an exciting role that will provide you with invaluable experience as you progress on your chosen career path.

In particular, we are seeking one graduate to join our Digital & Communications Team, and enter our organisation at an exciting time.

Digital and communications skills are beneficial to nearly all careers. We need people who share our passion for engaging different audiences – designer maker members; government bodies; organisational partners; the general public – in compelling and innovative ways. We will support you every step of the way. Here is somewhere you can come to build a career in digital marketing and communications.

What You Will Be Doing

 

You will be working with a small but strong team of highly knowledgeable digital and communications specialists giving you the opportunity to develop your skill set and progress your career. You’ll be trained in providing digital and communications support and assistance across a range of projects, platforms, channels and to multiple stakeholder groups. And you will gain in-depth knowledge of the craft and design community in Ireland and further afield.

Who We Are Looking For

To be considered for our graduate programme you will need to have completed or be on course for achieving a relevant digital, marketing, PR or communications-related degree.

We encourage and value different ideas and styles of thinking. We see a mix of experiences and skills as a positive contributor to developing the most innovative ideas and working well as part of a team. We are looking out for people who take opportunities, those who are keen to learn and develop, who are solution-oriented and who adapt and move quickly.

What’s in it for you?

At DCCI we work collaboratively to achieve exceptional outcomes and, joining the Graduate Programme is no different. From early on in your career you will have exposure to all areas of digital and communications, building the foundations of your career by growing skills, knowledge, and behaviours; and building experience and achievements into real expertise. We work with market-leading tools – Salesforce, Sprout Social, WordPress – and agencies for PR, web and content development, exposing you to best in class learning opportunities.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Applications

As part of the selection process, it is mandatory to email a CV and Covering Letter as we will not process your application without one. In your covering letter we want to know why you are interested in DCCI and the discipline you are applying against. We would also like to know a little about you as an individual.

What happens next?

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Our closing date for graduate applications is Thursday, 30th April 2026.There could be a possibility that we close earlier if we have volume applications. We would recommend for you to get an application in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful, you will be invited to attend an interview. This will be an opportunity to meet the team who you could be working with. You will be able to showcase your relevant skills and suitability for the role and, ask any questions on how the team works and what to expect in the role day to day.

This is the next step in your career – apply today!

Email: [email protected] with ‘Digital & Communications Graduate’ in the subject line

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