Don’t miss: CV workshops, events from the AOI and Apprentice Nation and bursaries for underrepresented curators
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 roles in design, marketing and sound, an event on self-promotion from the AOI – and an insightful session from Apprentice Nation, all about beginning a digital or tech apprenticeship. Plus, don’t miss out on the opportunity to join an emerging curators group with British Art Network and get a £700 bursary!
Design Internship (Branding) – DEPT®
Based: London
Contract: Internship
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunity Closes: 11th December 2023
DEPT® is looking for a driven designer to join their team on a three-month paid internship, where you will actively support on a variety of exciting projects. The work will be varied and broad, from pitches and conception to finalising artwork and digital components.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Ready, Tech, Go: Learn about Digital and Tech Apprenticeships – Apprentice Nation
Based: London
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 22nd September 2023
At Multiverse’s Ready, Tech, Go! event, find out all about digital and tech apprenticeships through fun sessions and activities led by an Apprentice Nation skills leader. Plus, get support with signing up to Multiverse’s website to find the apprenticeship for you.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Self-Promotion Masterclass – The AOI
Based: Virtual
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 3rd October 2023
In this event, the AOI will discuss online presence, using social media and directly contacting clients, alongside illustration competitions which can help promote your projects to a wider audience and gain greater visibility.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Media CV Workshop – Talk 2 Dan
Based: London
Type: Workshop
Opportunity closes: 11th December 2023
Talk 2 Dan is hosting CV workshops for emerging creatives, where you will get support with creating your profile on your CV, allowing you to apply for roles in the creative industry. Success stories from the organisation include workshop attendees landing jobs in media with the likes of Sky News.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Community Engagement Officer – Good Things Foundation
Based: Sheffield
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £23,000-£25,000
Opportunity closes: 24th September 2023
The UK’s leading digital and social inclusion charity Good Things Foundation is looking for a community engagement officer to help grow and strengthen their network of community organisations.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Social Media and Marketing Assistant – The Different Folk
Based: London
Type: Full-time
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunity closes: 5th October 2023
Artist agency The Different Folk is searching for a part-time social media and marketing assistant to showcase their artists’ work to the world. This role will involve running social media platforms, setting up marketing campaigns and managing the website CMS.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Trainee Studio Assistant, AiAi Studios – Yorkshire Sound Women Network
Based: Remote
Type: Internship
Salary: £25,000
Opportunity closes: 29th September 2023
Aimed at improving women and people of minority genders’ access to the music and sound industry, YSWN has teamed up with the award-winning AiAi Studios to offer a paid studio and events assistant trainee opportunity.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Emerging Curators Group – British Art Network
Based: UK-wide
Type: Bursary
Opportunity closes: 16th October 2023
Passionate about making changes to how British art is collected? British Art Network is hoping to bring together art workers who are underrepresented in the curatorial landscape: offering workshops, research opportunities, £700 bursaries and £500 in research support to those selected.
Read more about this opportunity here.
10k Fund for Creatives - Shape History
Based: UK-wide
Type: Grant
Opportunity closes: 1st October 2023
Are you a creative with an innovative idea to tackle social impact issues? Shape History have announced applications for the second round of the History Shaper Fund. This fund is open to 18-25 year olds in the UK with a focus on stimulating the next generation of purpose-driven creative industry leaders. One winner will be chosen to receive £10,000 plus mentoring from Shape History team members and use of their office in London.
Read more about this opportunity here.
None of these opportunities for you? Head over to our Opportunities Board page to see what other opportunities are in store:
Written by Creative Lives in Progress