Non Linear Creative Programme

Creative Lives in Progress; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative training organization in London offers a free, hands-on Creative + Digital Foundations Programme aimed at preparing young individuals for creative careers. The program includes industry-ready skills, real-world experiences, and portfolio building. It specifically welcomes applicants who are unemployed or from low-income backgrounds, as well as those from global majority backgrounds, disabled, or identifying as women or non-binary.

Qualifications

• Aged 18–35.
• Living in Camden, Islington or Hackney.
• Unemployed or from low-income households.

Job description

Overview

Kickstart your creative career with Non Linear; a free, hands-on Creative + Digital Foundations Programme designed by UAL’s Creative Computing Institute, Failsafe Collective, and leading industry partners like Frieze, Publicis and Universal Films.

What you’ll gain

• Industry-ready skills and access to placements
• AI fundamentals for creative sectors
• Real-world briefs and work experience
• A portfolio piece that stands out
• Creative habits to build your future

Our 6 guiding principles

Participate. Purpose. Process. Practice. Play. Pause.

Course breakdown

1. Chapter 1: Creative community and storytelling (Failsafe, A New Direction)
2. Chapter 2: Machine learning content creation (UAL’s Creative Computing Institute)
3. Chapter 3: Industry briefs and work experience (partners from film, tech, and more)

Who we’re looking for

Aged 18–35. Living in Camden, Islington or Hackney.

We especially welcome applicants who are:

• Unemployed or from low-income households
• From global majority backgrounds
• Disabled
• Women or non-binary

Key dates

• Application deadline: 10 October
• Assessment day: 22 October at Good Growth Hub, Hackney Wick
• Course dates: 10 November 2025 - 27 February 2026 (Mon-Wed, 10am-5pm; dates may flex)
• Application link: bit.ly/non-linear-2025