Design and Print Apprenticeship - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Creative Alliance

Creative Alliance

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Opportunity information

Salary £184.25 per week
Duration 14 months
Advert closing date 23/03/2023

Description

J.C. Trophies are a modern trophy company with a twist of the traditional. We design and manufacturer our own trophies and have been doing so for over 40 years.

We are looking for a content creator that focusses on design to help with the design of our products, the printing and also social media.

A really varied role for any practical creative out there.

We are looking for a talented Content Creator with a focus on design to assist with day to day artwork requirements, website administration, print shop management & social media updates - all within our small, friendly & thriving business.

We are soon launching a new bespoke medal & award website which will bring with it more demand for artwork services, hence our need to invest in this skill.

The core role will be creative/graphic based, however as part of the apprenticeship your job will also include assisting on the production floor making trophies, engraving, putting medals together.

We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic employee with a can-do attitude that is willing to be flexible to suit the business needs.

We offer a great step into the world of employment with a role that offers of a wide range of creative experience to put on your C.V.

Day to Day Responsibilities Include;

Artwork creation for medals, belts, custom awards

Product design

We are really keen for people to create new products for us.
Managing social media and creating promotional posts
Uploading and managing content for the website.
Artwork updates and managing customer proofing through to approval
Website Administration
Involvement in blog creative and social media creative
At peak times production work building trophies/medals/engraving
Learning to set up print jobs and coordinate production of print
General Admin and making sure they maintain processes
Adhering to all health and safety procedures put forward by the company.
Assisting with customer orders and ensuring orders are correct.
Working on apprenticeship work taking time to ensure you pass the course and dedicate time to it.

Entry requirements

Yoo need to have a GCSE in MAths and English at grade C/4 or above.

Training to be provided

Digital Content Creator - Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry.

You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training

Your training will include:

Brand Awareness
Content Planning & Pitching
Content Development
Principles of Graphic Design
Image Editing & Manipulation
Illustration & Vectors
Video Capture & Editing
Desktop Publishing
Web Design & User Experience
Coding
SEO & Blog Writing
Budgeting
Content Distribution & social media
Analytics & Feedback

Things to consider

Basic knowledge of photoshop and illustrator with a portfolio of work or examples.
This is a printer so is a more industrial environment, you will need to work to deadlines and be dedicated to working in different areas of the business

Skills required

Array

Future prospects

JC Trophies have worked with apprentices for a while now and are looking to grow their design team. They need a creative person who is keen on designing new products.

Hours per week 33.5
Working week Mon to Thur , Fri

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, B11 2BA