Design Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to start your career as a Design Apprentice within a creative environment. You will support artwork checking and studio administration while working towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Annual wage

£15,600.00 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Business Administrator – Level 3

Hours

Monday to Friday

9:00am – 5:30pm (1 hour Lunch)

37.5 hours per week (including breaks).

Duration

Approximately 18 months.

Positions available

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, curious and keen to start a career in artwork and design within a busy creative environment.

Working as a Design Apprentice, you will support the studio team with both creative and administrative tasks. In the early stages, your focus will be on accuracy, organisation and supporting workflow processes, with opportunities to develop creative responsibilities over time.

Your duties will include:

Carefully checking artwork files to ensure accuracy, correct formatting and quality standards
Supporting the preparation and organisation of design files
Assisting with studio administration and workflow tracking
Using computer systems (including Mac systems) to manage and organise projects
Supporting communication between team members and clients where required
Maintaining digital filing systems and documentation
Learning and using new software and creative tools
Gradually developing your own creative work under supervision

As your confidence grows, you will begin contributing more creatively to projects, applying the same strong attention to detail developed in the early stages of the role.

Where you’ll work

Fusion Digital Print Limited - Unit 602, Off Park St, Heywood OL10 2AB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

The successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Training will include:

Structured sessions with Rochdale Training
Development of organisational, communication and project coordination skills
Understanding business processes within a creative environment
Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (preferred)
Basic IT skills
Interest in design or creative subjects (desirable)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Confident using computers
Ideally familiar with Mac systems
Strong attention to detail
Good organisational skills
Willingness to learn new software and tools
Ability to follow instructions accurately

Other requirements

Enthusiastic and curious
Creative and interested in visual media
Positive attitude
Reliable and punctual
Team player
Committed to personal development

About this company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and creative design environment where ideas are developed into high-quality visual artwork for clients. The company works across a range of creative and commercial projects, producing artwork and design solutions that require precision, creativity and attention to detail.

The team is supportive and collaborative, offering a fantastic starting point for someone looking to build a career in artwork and design while gaining valuable business and administrative skills.

This role combines creativity with organisation, giving the successful candidate a well-rounded experience in both design processes and business operations.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, opportunities may include: