Junior Artwork Apprentice

WAA Chosen Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking agency, where creativity meets commercial focus. As a Junior Artwork Apprentice, you will immerse yourself in the vibrant world of advertising, collaborating with talented professionals while honing your skills in design. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to various projects, from press ads to digital banners, all while receiving dedicated support for your professional growth. With a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive environment, this agency is the perfect place to kickstart your creative journey. Join a team that values ambition and creativity, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in the dynamic world of marketing.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical healthcare

Flexi-time options

Wellbeing programme

Generous matched pension contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Individual financial coaching

Discounted town centre parking

Annual training opportunities

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Looking for a Junior Artwork Apprentice with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with design tools like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating press ads, social assets, and digital banners.
• Learn directly from senior creatives and focus on studies.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Collaboration

Creativity

Organization Skills

Education

Portfolio of Work

Apprenticeship Qualification

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Who We Are

WAA Chosen.

One agency.

Three specialisms.

Leisure & Lifestyle, Automotive and Transport, Building & Construction.

Brand, digital, direct marketing, sales promotion, PR, social media, events.

Delivering creativity with a commercial focus so brands get chosen more often.

A place where business acumen and ambition thrive.

Where people drive other people forward.

And career paths take you due north of your aspirations.

Sunday Times Top 100 UK companies to work for.

Love layouts? Mad for margins? Catch kerning issues for breakfast?

Perfect. We’re looking for a Junior Artwork Apprentice to help us bring brilliant creative ideas to life. Whether you're in the middle of a course, fresh out of college or just starting your creative journey, this is a great chance to get a glimpse of agency life. You don’t need years of experience – just sharp eyes, solid organisation skills, and a love for getting the details exactly right.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. You’ll have the chance to learn directly from our senior creatives, designers, and artworkers, who’ll guide you every step of the way.
2. Day to day, you’ll help us create press ads, social assets, event signage, digital banners, and loads more good stuff.
3. You’ll also have a devoted day to focus on your studies (Apprenticeship qualification).

What We’re Looking For:

1. A portfolio you’re already proud of (college work, passion projects, or anything else).
2. Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
3. A collaborative mindset and a curiosity to learn.
4. Hunger. For biscuits, yeah – but also to level up and work with great clients.

What We Can Offer You

Health

1. 26 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
2. Flexi-time options around core hours
3. Private medical healthcare, and/or Health Shield programme providing free access to GPs and money-back on day-to-day medical fees from dentists to opticians, acupuncture to physiotherapy, plus retailer discounts
4. Wellbeing programme with regular talks and visits from external specialists

Wealth

1. Generous matched pension contributions
2. “Electric Dreams” EV salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus Energy, providing substantial tax savings
3. Death-in-service life assurance
4. Bonuses for referring new people or introducing new business
5. Cycle-to-work scheme offering massive savings on bikes to support our bike-to-work programme
6. Individual financial coaching, with an annual review as a minimum
7. 50% discounted town centre parking a 5-minute walk from the office

Happiness

...through our environment, and your growth and progress

1. Structured, personal development plan as part of our Your Development First (YDF) programme. We’re a Gold Standard Investor in People and Platinum Standard for Continuous Personal Development with the IPA
2. 70 hours of training within our industry leading YDF Programme. Learn through workshops, funded courses, online learning and our regular ‘lunch and learn’ events
3. Funded qualification opportunities with the IPA, CIPR, CIPD and CIM
4. Unique immersion programme - our people work in clients’ businesses/environments for 24 hours per year ensuring improved sector understanding
5. Annual conference showcasing progress and new opportunities in line with our three-year growth plan
6. Collaboration Centre providing an on-site working environment
7. Town-centre location with a high street of shops 100 metres walk, and Europe’s largest urban park less than a five-minute stroll
8. A two-minute walk from Sutton rail station, plenty of car parking nearby, and cycle racks, lockers, and shower facilities for those who prefer to walk or cycle to work
9. Regular social events…too many to mention individually!

Opening Doors To All

We are open and inclusive.

Different points of view are not only welcomed but celebrated. It helps us grow and achieve great things. We value everyone no matter what our differences. A place where talent is nurtured, potential realised, and careers fulfilled.