Don’t miss: Junior roles, mentoring from Fuse and free tutorials from V&A Dundee
Every few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the hottest opportunities on our Opportunities Board. This week, we’re telling you all about five jobs, internships and mentoring schemes that should be on every creative’s radar.
The creative industry is constantly offering opportunities for designers, artists and general makers-and-doers to help excel in their careers. That’s why, every few weeks, Creative Lives will be rounding up all the best job listings, events and programmes our Opportunities Board has to offer.
This week, we’re telling you all about five jobs, tutorials and mentoring schemes, including opportunities from JustSo, G . F Smith and Fuse!
Digital Content Assistant – G . F Smith
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Minimum £25,000
Opportunity closes: 24th September 2021
G . F Smith are looking for a digital content assistant to manage their social media presence, including content creation, copywriting and even customer service enquiries. They’re looking for an organised self starter, with an eye for detail and an appreciation for “the power of paper and print in a digital world”. A relevant degree, or two years experience in a similar role, is essential.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Graphic Design Intern – The Small Axe
Based: London
Contract: Internship
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunity closes: 22nd September 2021
The Small Axe, who have worked on campaigns for the Labour Party and Save the Children, are looking for a graphic design intern to join their team. They are looking for somebody with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and XD experience and who is passionate about driving people to take action on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Peer Partnership Programme – The Creative Occupation X Fuse
Based: Nationwide (UK)
Opportunity closes: 30th November 2021
Global platform Fuse has teamed up with inclusive community, The Creative Occupation, to pair up Black, Brown and ethnically diverse creatives. Participants will be matched with other creatives who share their level and field of work, so that they can share strategies for success, and hold one another accountable to their goals. They will then be supported with tools and resources to help them grow their relationships.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Production Assistant – JustSo
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £23,000 to £25,000
Opportunity closes: 23rd September 2021
JustSo, who have made work for Red Bull, Toyota and O2, are looking for a production assistant. Their ideal candidate is someone with a passion for film, a good eye for what makes great work and who is keen to get stuck in from day one. To apply, you must have at least a year’s experience in a similar role, and hold a valid driver’s license.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Work in Progress – V&A Dundee
Based: Nationwide
Opportunity closes: 30th November 2021
V&A Dundee’s Work in Progress initiative is once again open to final year students and early-career creatives across the UK. You will be paired with a leading designer or creative practitioner for a free one-to-one online tutorial, to discuss your work and career aspirations. Guest tutors include designers Barrington Reeves and SJ Hockett, writer Louise Gray and copywriter Kerrie Alexander, amongst others.
Read more about this opportunity here.
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Written by Creative Lives in Progress