Graphic Designer Apprentice

Branding & Graphic Design

• Assist with creating logos, brand identities and visual concepts.
• Develop brand guidelines, colour palettes and typography.
• Design graphics and marketing materials for a variety of clients.
• Research design trends and explore new creative approaches.

Website Design & Prototyping

• Help design modern, engaging website layouts using Figma.
• Create website wireframes, mock-ups and interactive prototypes.
• Work with our development team to ensure designs are practical and user-friendly.
• Research competitor websites and current design trends.
• Consider user experience (UX), mobile responsiveness and accessibility.

Social Media & Digital Advertising

• Create eye-catching graphics for social media platforms.
• Design advertising creatives for Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram and other digital channels.
• Produce graphics for email marketing campaigns and website promotions.
• Adapt designs into different formats and sizes for various platforms.

AI Video & Creative Technology

• Explore AI-powered tools for creating promotional videos and digital content.
• Assist with producing short-form videos, animations and engaging visual content.
• Experiment with emerging AI technologies to improve creative workflows.
• Help develop new and innovative ideas for client campaigns.

Creative Planning & Research

• Research client industries, competitors and target audiences.
• Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions.
• Help plan design concepts and marketing campaigns.
• Prepare mood boards, visual references and design presentations.
• Take feedback positively and develop ideas into finished designs.

Teamwork & Development

• Work closely with our graphic designer, developers, marketers and project managers.
• Attend team meetings and contribute creative ideas.
• Manage assigned tasks and work towards agreed deadlines.
• Maintain organised design files and project assets.
• Take part in apprenticeship training and continually develop your creative and technical skills.

Software & Tools

• You'll gain experience using a range of industry-standard creative software, including: Adobe Photoshop – Image editing, manipulation and graphic design.
• Adobe Illustrator – Logos, vector artwork and branding.
• Figma – Website design, wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Canva – Social media graphics and digital marketing materials.
• AI Creative Tools – AI image generation, video production, animation and other emerging technologies.

Previous experience with some of these tools would be beneficial, but full guidance and support will be provided.

• Business Administration Level 3 
• Functional Skills Maths/ English if required
• No day release, onsite training 
• Online portfolio 

Potential for a long term career on successful completion. 

West Midlands MEdia are particularly interested in someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for graphic design and creativity.
• Has a good eye for colour, typography, layout and visual detail.
• Can think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Is naturally curious and enjoys researching new ideas.
• Has a basic understanding of design software or has experimented with it independently.
• Is interested in website design, digital marketing and AI technologies.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn.
• Can work independently when needed but also enjoys being part of a team.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail.

West Midlands Media is an established creative digital agency based in Wolverhampton, providing branding, website design, graphic design and digital marketing services to businesses across the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients, from small independent businesses to established national companies, delivering creative solutions that help their brands stand out.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and imaginative Apprentice Graphic Designer to join our friendly and experienced team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about design, enjoys being creative and wants to develop their skills in a real agency environment.