Don’t miss: Creative admin and assistant roles, plus talks and festivals to attend
The creative industry is constantly offering opportunities for designers, artists and general makers and doers to help them excel in their careers. Which is why, every few weeks, we share some of the best job listings, events and programmes on our Opportunities Board.
This week, we’re highlighting a variety of creative administration and assistant roles – from programme coordination at Southbank Centre, to supporting the director of the Whitechapel Gallery. Plus, we’ve also rounded up some great talks and festivals for you to attend. Scroll down to find out more!
Junior Copywriter – Writing Club
Based: United Kingdom
Contract: Full-time, Freelance
Salary: £25,000 to £35,000
Opportunity closes: 4th November 2022
Writing Club is on the lookout for new writers to join the team on a freelance basis initially, with non-freelancers welcome to get in touch too. The team is looking to hear especially from junior writers with some experience in an agency or client-side role, seeking a brilliant writer who knows their way around a messaging guide and can turn cold, corporate copy into warm, welcoming words.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Junior Illustration Agent – The Different Folk
Based: London
Contract: Part-time
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunity closes: 15th January 2023
Representing contemporary creatives from around the globe, agency The Different Folk are looking for a part-time junior illustration agent to join the team. The successful candidate will assist in the general running of the agency, primarily with social media, setting up marketing campaigns and managing the website CMS.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Director’s Assistant – Whitechapel Gallery
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000
Opportunity closes: 13th November 2022
Whitechapel Gallery is looking for an assistant to work closely with its new director. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, knowing how to prioritise and coordinate tasks with a methodical approach. You’ll join the team as they embark on a journey towards creating a distinctive and radically different voice for the Gallery.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Weekend Community Assistant – The Qube
Based: London
Contract: Part-time
Salary: £104 per Day
Opportunity closes: 16th November 2022
Content creator members’ studio The Qube are on the hunt for a music-obsessed, sociable and organised weekend community assistant to join the team. You’ll deliver high-standard membership experience, including building relationships, understanding needs and supporting members in the studio. You’ll also be a key part of the front of house, daily operations and providing technical and operational support.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Emerging Artists and Creatives Coordinator – Southbank Centre
Based: London
Contract: Part-time
Salary: £25,000 to £26,500
Opportunity closes: 2nd November 2022
Southbank Centre is looking for a coordinator to join the Creative Learning team for four days a week. You’ll find new and creative ways for schools, communities and individuals to engage with Southbank Centre’s artistic programme, collections and buildings. The successful candidate will have some experience of coordinating live events or projects for young people, alongside strong administration skills and experience of following complex processes accurately.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Upgrade Yourself Festival – Somerset House
Based: London
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 6th November 2022
Upgrade Yourself Festival is offering 16-24 year-olds exclusive access to trailblazing creatives and industry experts via talks, workshops and mentoring sessions. Free food and drinks will also be provided throughout the weekend.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Illo Grad Network: Being a Business – The AOI
Based: Virtual
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 3rd November 2022
Are you a recent illustration graduate or in your final year of university, unsure of how to get started and where to go for advice? As part of The Association of Illustrators’ Illo Grad Network events, this first session will touch on discovering how to lay down the basic building blocks of your illustration business and setting achievable goals for the future.
Read more about this opportunity here.
TPF TALKS: Kid Circus – The Photography Foundation
Based: London
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 31st October 2022
In The Photography Foundation’s next TPF TALKS session, the team will be joined by London-based fashion and portrait photographer Kid Circus, whose images comprise stylised, emotive compositions and softly saturated colours. Kid will be discussing his career journey to date, from DJing to photography, sharing his work and sources of inspiration, as well as imparting his tips for emerging creatives trying to secure their first commissions.
Read more about this opportunity here.
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Written by Creative Lives in Progress