Don’t miss: Entry-level roles in art, design and advertising, plus careers events and Christmas parties
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.
On the table this week, we have a range of entry-level opportunities for you – from design internships at ShopTalk London and Forpeople, to an art research position at Artiq and an edit assistant role at Intermission Film. We’re also spotlighting events providing an insight into the creative industries and ways to connect with other creatives. Plus, applications are open for Good Growth Hub’s free 12-week digital product design course, Flipside. Scroll down to find out more!
Graphic Design Intern – ShopTalk London/Dept®
Based: London
Contract: Internship
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunity closes: 16th December 2022
Branding, design and digital agency ShopTalk London/Dept® is on the lookout for a driven graduate to join the team as a graphic design intern. The internship will be one to three months in duration, and the successful candidate will work on briefs and projects with a variety of clients.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Art Researcher – Artiq
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £21,000 to £23,000
Opportunity closes: 16th December 2022
Working with and representing artists worldwide whilst helping its clients build collections and experiences, art agency Artiq is looking for a researcher to join the team. The role will see the successful candidate conducting in-depth research for project-specific briefs, sourcing local and international artists for projects and working to briefs set by the curatorial and creative team across different sectors.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Edit Assistant (Intermission Film) – The Kusp
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £24,000 to £28,000
Opportunity closes: 18th December 2022
Creative agency Intermission Film is seeking an edit assistant to join the team. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in post-production as an assistant or operator, proficiency with complex HD and UHD workflows and insight of all forms of localising and versioning. Desirable skills include assertiveness, good communication and problem-solving.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Vision Design Internship – Forpeople
Based: London
Contract: Internship
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunity closes: 11th December 2022
Creative agency Forpeople is on the lookout for a vision design intern to join the team for six months to assist with trend research, ideation, colour palette development and materials sourcing for products, interiors and brand identities.
Read more about this opportunity here.
10 Internships for North and East London Residents – HKX Platform X Lift
Based: London
Contract: Internship
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunity closes: 12th December 2022
Applications are open for HKX Platform and Lift’s six month internship and learning programme for residents of Camden, Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets looking to get into the advertising, communication and media industries. The programme is ideal for anyone who likes brands, culture, and communication. You’ll be a part of a team working on real briefs for clients.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Flipside: Free 12-Week Digital Product Design Course – Good Growth Hub
Based: London
Type: Course
Opportunity closes: 11th December 2022
A 12-week free part-time digital product design course organised by Good Growth Hub, Flipside aims to equip participants with a broad foundation of technical skills and insights to build digital products. It also seeks to help participants develop employability skills to successfully break into the digital design industry and maintain a long-term career in it.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Social Documentary Photography Award and £2,500 Grant – The Photography Foundation
Based: United Kingdom
Type: Award, Grant
Opportunity closes: 5th December (Award) and 16th December (Grant) 2022
Applications are open for The Photography Foundation’s bi-annual competition and grant. The photography competition is aimed at awarding the best social documentary photographers, whilst the photography grant will award the winner a £2,500 grant towards the production of a social documentary photo essay.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Unknown Unknowns Career Series for 16-30 Year Old Lambeth Residents – CareerEar
Based: London
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 7th December 2022
Are you 16-30 years old, living, studying or working in Lambeth and have a keen interest to learn more about working in the tech, digital or media industries? As part of CareerEar’s Unknown Unknowns series, you’ll get the chance to meet industry professionals and participate in activities that’ll give you a taste of different roles, with several part- and full-time internships on offer. No qualifications or previous experience required.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Leeds Illustrators’ Christmas Party – The AOI
Based: Leeds
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 9th December 2022
As part of the Association of Illustrators’ local gatherings aimed at connecting and strengthening the illustration community, the Leeds illustration meet-up crew Brew is inviting locally-based illustrators to join them for their Christmas party. All illustrators welcome regardless of background.
Read more about this opportunity here.
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Written by Creative Lives in Progress