Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice
WEST MIDLANDS MEDIA LTD · Wolverhampton, WV1 3JE
Content creator (level 3)
Create content and creative assets for West Midlands Media and our clients across web, social and short-form video. You’ll complete the Content Creator Level 3 apprenticeship with support from our web, design and marketing teams. If you’re creative, organised and have a portfolio, please apply.
The work
- Create content for websites, landing pages and blogs
- Write and schedule social posts (captions, hashtags, short-form posts)
- Design simple assets (social graphics, banners, basic infographics)
- Repurpose content across web, social, email and video
- Research industries, competitors and trends to generate content ideas
- Support content planning and campaign schedules
- Update website content and page layouts with guidance (CMS/WordPress)
- Create and edit short-form videos for social (including AI-assisted tools where appropriate)
- Work with the team to gather briefs, feedback and approvals, then refine content
- Track basic performance metrics and note what to improve next time
Training
Training will be delivered through a blended Content creator, Level 3 apprenticeship. Most learning will take place in the workplace at our Wolverhampton office (WV1 3JE), supported by our web, design, project management and digital marketing teams, alongside scheduled off-the-job training sessions delivered online.
The apprentice will complete regular taught sessions and independent study, plus workplace projects to build their portfolio and evidence.
Training will run throughout the apprenticeship, with ongoing 1:1 support, progress reviews and End-Point Assessment preparation in the final stage.
Training provider: THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
What you come out with
- The possibility of full-time employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship is available, subject to performance and business needs
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English C
- Essential · GCSE Maths C
Things to consider
A portfolio of content and graphic design creative work is required as part of the application. Adobe Suite usage is desirable.
Pay extras and benefits
- Supportive team environment with regular feedback and mentoring
- Hands-on experience across web, design and digital marketing, plus dedicated time to build a strong portfolio
- Opportunity for full-time employment on successful completion (subject to performance and business needs)
£15,600 a year
The employer
WEST MIDLANDS MEDIA LTD is a digital-first creative and marketing business based in Wolverhampton. We support our own brand and a range of client projects, working across web development, design, project management and digital marketing to help organisations grow through stronger online presence, content and campaigns.
Workplace
- St. Davids Court, Union Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3JE