Don’t miss: Last chance to apply at Ellesse and a festival at Somerset House
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 range of roles in design, production, and coordination, including opportunities at Ellesse, DEPT® and our very own team. Plus, a fun weekend of workshops and networking at the Upgrade Yourself Festival in Somerset House. Read on to find out more!
Junior Designer – Ellesse (Pentland Brands)
Based: London
Type: Full-Time Job
Salary: £27,000 to £32,000
Opportunity Closes: 10th Nov 2023
Ever wanted to work with one of the world’s most recognisable sports apparel brands? Pentland Brands is hiring for a junior designer at Ellesse to support the brand’s global expansion. This role requires someone with an eye for visual aesthetics and a background in graphic design. It’s a bonus if you’re interested in footwear, streetwear and sport!
Read more about this opportunity here.
Midweight Project Manager and Account Manager – Creative Lives in Progress
Based: United Kingdom
Type: Full-Time Job
Salary: £27,500 to £33,000
Opportunity Closes: 13th Nov 2023
Our team is hiring! The work we do at Creative Lives in Progress is made possible by Company Partners such as Google and DixonBaxi, who we collaborate with to reach, understand and connect with emerging talent. We’re now looking for a midweight project and account manager to build and nurture these relationships, as well as support in the delivery of exciting projects. If you’re super-efficient and proactive, we want to hear from you!
Read more about this opportunity here.
Resource and Operations Coordinator – DEPT®
Based: Manchester
Type: Full-Time Job
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
Opportunity Closes: 30th Nov 2023
If you’re an organisational whizz with a strong understanding of the digital landscape, you’d be perfect for this role. DEPT® is looking for a resource and operations coordinator to play a pivotal role in managing the resource allocation process in a highly dynamic environment. You’ll be joining their Manchester-based design and technology business unit and contributing significantly to the success of their projects and client deliverables.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Producer – Found
Based: London
Type: Full-Time Job
Salary: £34,000 to £38,000
Opportunity Closes: 30th Nov 2023
A fast-growing and ambitious business, Found is looking for a producer who will bring energy, organisation and initiative to their production team. This is a central role that will work with the design, creative and marketing teams to scope and deliver a variety of projects for clients such as Ralph Lauren and L’Oréal – so communication and organisation need to be your superpowers!
Read more about this opportunity here.
Upgrade Yourself Festival November 2023 – Somerset House
Based: London
Type: Event
Opportunity Closes: 19th Nov 2023
Taking place across two days at Somerset House, the Upgrade Yourself Festival is back to connect emerging creatives under 30 with trailblazing creatives and industry experts. Join them for inspiring talks, workshops and mentoring sessions, plus music and performances curated by School of Bop.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Music Librarian (Part-Time) – BBC Philharmonic
Based: Salford
Type: Part-Time Job
Salary: £25,000 to £27,500
Opportunity Closes: 12th Nov 2023
Through all its activities, the BBC Philharmonic aims to bring life-changing musical experiences to audiences across the UK and around the world. In the role of music librarian, you will be responsible for sourcing and preparing printed music for use by the orchestra, managing the collection in Salford and liaising with the BBC’s Central Music Library.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Engagement Producer – Freedom Festival Arts Trust
Based: Yorkshire and the Humber, East of England
Type: Part-Time Job
Salary: Min £24,000
Opportunity Closes: 13th Nov 2023
Freedom Festival Arts Trust brings people together through their annual festival and year-round artistic programmes. They’re now seeking an engagement producer to be responsible for a dynamic participatory and engagement programme that will allow people from different walks of life to engage meaningfully with creative projects and practices.
Read more about this opportunity here.
How to Self-Edit Your Own Work (and Make It Better) – Journo Resources
Based: Virtual
Type: Masterclass
Opportunity Closes: 15th Nov 2023
Whether you're a freelancer who wants to make sure their copy is perfect, a reporter working on a busy news desk, or someone running their own blog, good editing can make all the difference. Featuring travel writer and journalist Steph Dyson, this Journo Resources masterclass will give you practical tips, insights, and tools to edit and improve your work.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Curatorial Assistant – Forma
Based: London
Type: Part-Time
Salary: £29,000 per annum pro rata
Opportunity Closes: 30th Nov 2023
Forma is a non-profit contemporary arts organisation that is looking for a curatorial assistant to help lead the planning, coordination and delivery of their public programme at FormaHQ. You’ll be interacting with partners, community groups, artists and audiences in a collaborative and inclusive way, so excellent people skills are a must!
Read more about this opportunity here.
Assistant Producer – Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres
Based: North West
Type: Fixed-Term Job
Salary: Undisclosed
Opportunity Closes: 20th Nov 2023
As part of the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse team, the assistant producer will be working creatively and collaboratively on the theatre’s artistic programme, alongside supporting with the delivery of main stage productions. This role is offered on a permanent basis and is subject to a probationary period of three months.
Read more about this opportunity here.
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Written by Creative Lives in Progress