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Closing date for applications: 24th June 2025Salary: £30,450 - £36,750 per annum (depending on experience)Contract: This is a permanent, full-time&nbsp;contract.Reports to: Associate director or director, Artist ManagementLocation: London Somerset House (hybrid working)Interviews: First stage interviews will take place during week commencing 30th June/ 7th July. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join HarrisonParrott as an associate artist relations manager.HarrisonParrott is a globally renowned artist and project management agency, distinguished by its pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence since its founding in 1969. With a team spanning three generations and offices in London, Munich and Paris, as well as a global network of colleagues in cities such as Istanbul and Beijing, HarrisonParrott operates on a truly global scale. Our vocal department with its fine roster of over 60 singers is highly regarded and active throughout the world. While our main focus is classical music and the international management of performing artists, we also like to work in arts disciplines, including ballet, opera and theatre and our Polyarts brand manages artists from a wider range of musical genres.As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain defined by our collaborative culture, deep-rooted passion for the arts and a shared ambition to shape the global artistic landscape. We seek people who will share our proactive ambitions and energies and who are excited about playing a role in the future of the arts on a global scale.The associate artist relations manager will be at the heart of our operations, managing the planning and delivery of complex, high-profile international engagements for a select group of world-class artists. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that combines high-level administrative precision with artist-facing responsibility, requiring exceptional attention to detail, foresight and emotional intelligence. You’ll also take a leadership role in training and quality assurance, supporting the development of junior colleagues and helping to drive consistent excellence across the team.Working closely with Artist Managers, artists and promoters worldwide, you will play a key role in building careers, delivering projects and maintaining the highest standard of artist care. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an international, creative environment and who is passionate about shaping the future of classical music and the performing arts on a global stage. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned artists, ensuring consistent, high-level support and communication.</li><li>Managing and delivering all logistical and administrative aspects of artist engagements, including rehearsals, performances, travel, accommodation and visa/work permit requirements.</li><li>Overseeing the preparation and finalisation of contracts, financial administration and coordination of tax and royalty documentation.</li><li>Providing detailed scheduling and information to artists and promoters, ensuring smooth and professional delivery of engagements.</li><li>Supporting the development and implementation of strategic career plans in collaboration with Artist Managers.</li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with promoters, orchestras and partner organisations around the world.</li><li>Leading training and quality assurance for Artist Coordinators and Associate Managers, ensuring the highest standards across the team.</li><li>Identifying training needs and supporting the creation of workshops and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date artist materials including biographies, discographies and press assets, liaising with the marketing team for promotional needs.</li><li>Assessing and sharing performance and recording reviews, contributing to career development discussions and public profile.</li><li>Attending performances and rehearsals as required, acting as a representative of the agency and ensuring onsite support for artists.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Associate Artist Relations Manager who is energised by the challenges and opportunities of working in a fast-paced, international environment.</li><li>The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in classical music management or a similarly demanding client services setting, with a clear passion for the arts and a deep understanding of the unique needs of artists working on the global stage.</li><li>You will be detail-orientated and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines and complex logistics with speed and precision.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is a high level of accuracy and professionalism in everything you do.</li><li>You will be fluent in English, with strong IT proficiency and demonstrable experience in coordinating international travel and handling visa processes.</li><li>A good working knowledge of and interest in classical music will be a strong advantage, as will fluency in a second modern language, particularly German.</li><li>Educated to at least undergraduate level, you may also have a music degree or similar background in the arts.</li><li>Above all, we are looking for someone collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the resilience, commitment and people skills to deliver outstanding service to our artists and contribute to the continued success of HarrisonParrott.</li></ul> Why join us?In return we are offering a competitive salary of £30,450 - £36,750 per annum (depending on experience) plus 25 days of paid holiday per year + bank holidays, company pension scheme, life assurance (3x salary) and an annual ticket allowance for HarrisonParrott artist events. If this role speaks to your experience and ambition, we’d love to hear from you. Early applications are encouraged – we may close the process ahead of schedule if we receive a high volume of interest.We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

HarrisonParrott

Associate artist relations manager

Closing date for applications: July 7, 2025Reporting to:&nbsp;Art Director, Studio Press&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Design&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£28,000 - £32,000&nbsp;per annum, depending on experience&nbsp; &nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a talented and highly creative designer to join our license and trend-led imprint, Studio Press.&nbsp;Studio is the home of numerous best-selling Disney, Marvel and Star Wars titles for all ages from pre-school to adult, as well as a range of trend-led pop culture books, plus the best-selling Ultimate Football Heroes series. You will also be undertaking some more general work across the Children’s Trade illustrated backlist, working on special sales and reuse projects.&nbsp;The designer will project manage and creatively guide the creation of books making sure all books are produced to the design quality and technical accuracy required, and are delivered on schedule. &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Guide and coordinate the books in line with the creative briefs, making sure all files are coordinated through the correct design approval workflow for the team.</li><li>Research, brief, layout, art edit and sign-off on a wide range of books across different formats and novelties to make the best product possible.</li><li>Make sure all files are to the technical accuracy required and to the design quality during all stages – final files, plotter and advance stages.</li><li>Research and suggest ideas for the future publishing list, showing awareness of marketplace and trends.&nbsp;Keep aware of pop culture and emerging issues.</li><li>Project-manage books in partnership with Editorial and Production, making sure key milestones are kept to and final files are supplied on time.</li><li>Liaise with and manage 3rd-party contributors, including packagers, illustrators and other freelance agents that are needed to create a project.</li><li>Problem-solve and/or escalate problems in the correct manner and in good time to allow schedules to be hit. Other ad hoc duties as assigned.</li></ul> &nbsp;Qualifications and experience<ul><li>Excellent technical skills in key software (Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud)</li><li>Experience managing illustrators, photographers, designers and agents </li><li>In addition to being a fantastic designer, you will be solution-focused have excellent organisational skills, experience with people management, the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines and liaise closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.</li></ul> &nbsp;Company benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Designer (6-month fixed term contract)

Closing date for applications: 27 June 2025Salary: £27,000 -£33,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Support the award-winning design studio at Octopus Publishing that works across all titles, from contemporary fiction to illustrated cookery.Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere.Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Octopus is a market-leading non-fiction publisher with a heritage of working with talented authors and strong brands. Our passion is for creating high-quality books with innovative design and vision for the widest possible market.We publish a wide range of illustrated and non-illustrated books under three strands:<ul><li>Octopus Voices: the home of our narrative non-fiction publishing and our small, but growing fiction list</li><li>Octopus Wellbeing: the home of our health and well being publishing</li><li>Octopus Colour: the home of all our illustrated imprints</li></ul>&nbsp;The&nbsp;Design department works across all Octopus publishing, from contemporary fiction and non fiction to art reference and cookery, responsible for covers for narrative books, and covers and interiors for illustrated books. We work closely with other departments, particularly Sales,&nbsp; Marketing &amp; Publicity and Production. &nbsp;What you'll be doingCore to this role is supporting all administrative and operational duties relating to the design department. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to a varied and changing environment and loves collaborating and problem solving.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Studio Administration - Handle cover artwork approval, filing, invoices etc</li><li>Scheduling - Communicate and chase deadlines, work with designers to keep our online database (biblio) up to date, keep track of schedule changes etc</li><li>Meetings &amp; Internal Relationships – organise our weekly covers meeting and be a point of contact for other departments</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Organised: You have strong planning, time management and organisation skills, and some understanding of budget management too – with the ability to re-prioritise as required.</li><li>Measured: We want to track the success of our critical path so you are able to show and communicate the team's results.</li><li>Accurate: You work to a high degree of accuracy and meet deadlines.</li><li>Entrepreneurial: Every day, you spot opportunities to drive improvements and efficiencies.</li><li>Proactive and Open: We want people who embrace innovative ideas, challenges and change with positivity and a hands-on approach.</li><li>Teams are the new heroes: There is no better feeling than being part of a successful and dynamic team, so you recognise that teams are the real heroes and you'll build, encourage and maintain strong relationships across the business.</li><li>Only Human: We all make mistakes, but you are not afraid of failure. You learn and show how the experience has helped the business learn for the future and benefitted all.</li><li>Ambitious: You crave success, and Octopus is the place to achieve it. We will support you all the way and make sure you have the tools and development in place to help you succeed.</li><li>Relevant: You have some knowledge of design within the Publishing industry and some experience of using Bibliographic systems.</li><li>You. You are real. And you are true to yourself. We cherish and celebrate diversity so you will feel right at home whoever you are.</li></ul> &nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Studio co-ordinator

Closing date: 3rd July 2025 at 5pm Help translate briefs into impactful designs across all areas of the business at The School of Life.The focus of The School of Life’s in-house design team is the creative work for the company’s marketing, events, digital, therapy and at-work departments. As a Mid-Weight Designer you will be responsible for creating compelling visuals that help our clients and customers on their journey to better mental wellbeing. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistent brand standards across all touch points.&nbsp;Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Creating and art-working assets across multiple departments including therapy, digital subscription, TSOL ‘At Work’, retail &amp; product, and multi-channel campaigns</li><li>Graphic design for event/workshop materials such as brochures, interactive PDFs, and informational guides that are both professional and approachable</li><li>Designing digital assets for our website and app, including UI elements, icons, and promotional graphics</li><li>Managing the end-to-end design process from brief to delivery, including timeline planning and stakeholder management</li><li>Sourcing and managing relationships with print vendors to ensure high-quality physical materials</li><li>Maintaining project schedules and ensuring all deadlines are met across multiple business areas</li><li>Attending key meetings with the wider brand team, liaising closely with the Head of Customer Marketing, Head of Marketing for TSOL ‘At Work’ and Partnerships Marketing Manager</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>3+ years of graphic design experience</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across print and digital design</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Photoshop)</li><li>Experience with digital design tools like Figma or Sketch (nice to have)</li><li>Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines</li><li>BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or related subject</li><li>A digital-first approach with knowledge of preparing files for a multitude of requirements – print preparation would also be an added bonus</li><li>Strong typographic, layout and design skills displayed through an impressive portfolio</li></ul>Personal qualities<ul><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders</li><li>Proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude</li><li>Interest in wellbeing and mental health</li></ul> Application Process: Please send a cover letter with your CV, including a short overview of why you would like to work for The School of Life and your design portfolio. Application deadline: Thursday 3rd July 5pmInterview Process: Initial screening call, followed by a video call then an in-person presentation where you'll be asked to create something from a short brief. The School of Life is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The School of Life

Mid-weight designer

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 5pm The Stanley Picker Gallery at Kingston University is seeking to appoint two contemporary practitioners to the <a href="https://www.stanleypickergallery.org/fellowships/stanley-picker-fellowships-in-design-fine-art-2025/" target="_blank">Stanley Picker Fellowships in Design &amp; Fine Art 2025.</a>Stanley Picker Gallery at Kingston University is one of the leading university galleries and commissioning venues in the UK, working with artists, designers, students, academics and members of the local community to encourage creativity, learning, research and innovation.Each fellowship provides up to £16,000 and valuable access to the extensive material workshops, technical resources and expertise within Kingston School of Art and the wider University departments, to support a practice-based, innovative research project that will result in an exhibition of international standing at the Stanley Picker Gallery. The Stanley Picker Gallery and our University partner-venue <a href="https://www.dorichhousemuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank">Dorich House Museum</a> are committed to working ambitiously, innovatively and inclusively to foster equality and diversity across all of our activities and operations. We strongly encourage participation from all protected characteristics to achieve fairness of opportunity for all. We fully acknowledge our environmental responsibility and our duty to reduce our impact on the planet through transforming our working practices.If you need advice or support with completing your application please call us on 0208 417 4074.Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Stanley Picker Gallery

Stanley Picker Fellowships in Design & Fine Art 2025

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th July at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageStart date: September 2025Duration: 15 weeksWorking hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayLocation: Hybrid with at least 2 days per week in the London office Are you looking to begin a creative career? Want to gain an insight into how a global advertising agency operates? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join McCann Health as an IGNITE intern.Part of the IPG Health network, <a href="https://ipghealth.com/" target="_blank">McCann Health London</a> is one of the most awarded healthcare communications agencies. We are guided by our founding philosophy, Truth Well Told, and united by one vision: to help our clients’ brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people’s health. We combine science, creativity and strategy to deliver best-in-class services to some of the world’s top, as well as emerging, health and wellness brands.&nbsp;We do this by challenging convention and bringing to life smart, creative ideas that push boundaries and leave the world a healthier place than we found it.In recent years McCann Health London has been named European Health Agency of the Year at the London International Awards, won Grand Prixes and Golds at Cannes Lions and featured in AdWeek’s Top 25 global campaigns.The team at McCann Health are excited to be running the IGNITE programme again, a 15-week long paid internship that supports people looking to begin creative careers, regardless of background or experience. &nbsp;What you will learn&nbsp;<ul><li>An introduction to how a global advertising agency operates</li><li>World-class mentoring from award-winning Creatives</li><li>An introduction to the Creative, Design and Studio teams</li><li>How to dream up and execute campaigns</li><li>Experience of responding to a live client brief</li><li>How to create a pitch deck, client presentation or pipeline</li><li>How to develop an idea/prototype and tell a story of a brand or non-profit</li><li>How to adopt a fresh approach to problem-solving</li><li>Support a&nbsp;McCann Global Health brief where you will team up with global colleagues</li></ul> &nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A genuine interest in communications and the creative industry</li><li>A passion for creative discipline</li><li>A natural conceptual thinker with loads of ideas</li><li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>You must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter (including questions outlined below) as one document</li><li>It’s optional to share an example of creative work that you're most proud of alongside your CV, if you have one</li><li>Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact or apply via the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;Please answer the following questions as part of your application:<ul><li>Imagine you had to pitch a reality TV show based on your dreams. What’s the concept?</li><li>If you could redesign the sky, what would you put in it instead of stars and why?</li><li>Imagine someone discovers your project 1,000 years in the future. What do you hope they’d understand about you?</li></ul> &nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

McCann Health London

Creative intern – IGNITE programme

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