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Closing date: 3rd March 2025Salary: £35,000 per annumContract: The creative associate could be a full time or part time position and we are happy to receive applications for either.Location: ETT staff combine working from home &amp; office, with an expectation to be in the office at least 2 days per week including Tuesday &amp; Wednesday for team days.&nbsp;Collaborate with ETT's artistic director to discover, develop, and transform dramatic storytelling.ETT is seeking a creative and dynamic person to work with Artistic Director Richard Twyman to&nbsp;initiate and realise artistic projects. We welcome applications from practitioners and producers&nbsp;with experience of conceiving of and delivering projects. The Creative Associate works closely with the Artistic Director to generate, develop and deliver artistic ideas for ETT’s programme. They play a key role in curating work, developing talent, commissioning, dramaturgy, producing R&amp;D workshops, and supporting productions.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesPlanning and Programming&nbsp;<ul><li>To work closely with Artistic Director, Richard Twyman, and Executive Producer, Sophie Scull, on strategic planning and artistic programming.</li><li>To collaborate with the Artistic Director to generate and develop new writing ideas for ETT’s programme.</li><li>To work with the Artistic Director to find new ways of reading classic plays that are reflective of and relevant to contemporary Britain, and to expand the list of works considered to be part of the theatrical canon, with a view towards programming.</li><li>To keep abreast of developments in theatre nationally and internationally and seek opportunities to develop work with national and international theatres and companies.</li><li>To grow ETT’s network of artists by identifying and developing talent, with a particular emphasis on relationships with playwrights for commission.</li><li>To develop ETT’s network of national and international partner organisations.</li></ul>Creative Development<ul><li>To oversee and manage budgets for Commissioning, R&amp;D and Digital Projects.</li><li>To be responsible for commissioning and contracting writers.</li><li>To dramaturgically develop commissions for both rehearsal and performance, with a particular emphasis on supporting commissioned playwrights though the process of draft delivery and rewriting.</li><li>To produce R&amp;D workshops and readings, including casting and appointing creative teams, and providing support dramaturgically.</li></ul>The full list of responsibilities can be found in the job pack.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable skills of dramaturgy or script development in theatre, or within other artistic forms.</li><li>Experience of producing events to support, enhance and contextualise the work on-stage.</li><li>Experience of working directly with writers.</li><li>Experience of identifying and developing emerging talent.</li><li>An interest in Digital technology and its role in the future of theatre.</li><li>Experience managing budgets at the small to mid-scale.</li><li>Excellent organisation and planning skills with proven ability to work flexibly under pressure, in order to prioritise and meet deadlines.</li><li>A genuine and demonstrable commitment to maintaining the broadening of cultural diversity, representation and access.</li><li>Knowledge of the UK theatre landscape.</li><li>Experience in event producing.</li><li>An enthusiasm for ETT and its objectives.</li><li>Self-motivated with an ability to work flexibly and under pressure.</li><li>An ability to use initiative and solve problems proactively.</li><li>A collaborative approach to work.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise and work to deadlines.</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

English Touring Theatre

Creative associate

Salary range:&nbsp;£50,000 - £53,609 &nbsp;+ London Weighting at £5319Preferred start date: 3rd March 2025&nbsp;Join the team at Elstree Studios and put your graphic design talent to work in a legendary TV setting.The Graphic Design team supporting one of the UK’s most loved soaps, EastEnders, is looking for an experienced drama Graphic Designer to join their team on a continuing basis. &nbsp;From designing posters for the square to hand drawing banners for the Vic, the Graphic Designer helps bring Walford to life. The successful candidate will have advanced technical and free-hand skills and be able to work to specific briefs at pace.&nbsp;You will have worked on a long-running drama previously, and have expert knowledge and understanding of clearances. You will have experience of managing requests from multiple departments simultaneously and be able to prioritise tasks; ensuring relationships and expectations are managed in a positive but assertive manner.&nbsp;The Graphic Designer is responsible for a team of assistants and needs to be able to confidently delegate duties. You will have previous experience of mentoring or managing junior team members and enjoy supporting them to develop their skills.&nbsp;This role is based at Elstree Studios 5 days per week.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesReporting to the series designer:<ul><li>Design and produce content and artwork to high creative and editorial standards with adherence to BBC guidelines</li><li>Produce distinctive content on a variety of platforms including Adobe Creative Cloud, as well using technical and freehand drawing and painting skills</li><li>Develop and create assets such as signage, posters, artwork, packaging, books, newspapers, logos and branding&nbsp;</li><li>Work collaboratively with multiple departments and positively manage relationships, prioritising tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed timelines</li><li>Advise on clearance and rights and ensure all material produced and broadcast is legally compliant</li><li>Ensure content reflects our diverse audiences and be accountable for the usability and accessibility of design deliveries for the broadest possible cross-section of users</li><li>Keep up to date with emerging industry trends</li><li>Ensure high levels of accuracy and creativity</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of working as a Graphic Designer on a long-running drama series</li><li>Portfolio evidence of design work and creative flair</li><li>Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills – Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design</li><li>Evidence of a passion and interest in graphic design for drama and ideas and opinions about how we can continue to strive for high standards and quality</li><li>Evidence of a wider awareness of latest design trends and technological developments</li><li>Ability to deliver content via a variety of methods including technical drawing, computer, freehand painting and drawing, and examples of previous work</li><li>Experience of communicating design decisions with a diverse range of people; evidence of successfully collaborating and sharing your ideas</li><li>Experience of successfully delivering to multiple teams with various deadlines, and prioritising tasks</li><li>Expert knowledge and understanding of clearance and how it is used for Graphic Design content</li><li>Experience of mentoring or managing junior team members and supporting their development</li><li>Understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality</li><li>Knowledge and passion for Continuing Dramas, especially EastEnders</li></ul>&nbsp;Life at BBC StudiosWe don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours <a href="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/S001190811T2/Our_BBC_Values.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&amp;I plan can be found <a href="https://www.bbcstudios.com/media/4497/bbc-studios-diversity-and-inculsion-plan-2021-2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found <a href="https://www.bbcstudios.com/people-culture/sustainability/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we strongly encourage applications from disabled people. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and declare that you are disabled, we will ensure to advance you to the next stage (minimum criteria above).&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on <a href="mailto:reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

Graphic designer (EastEnders)

Contract: The role is a full-time permanent positionSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum&nbsp;This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in book cover design, working across a broad range of projects.We are looking for a talented, creative Designer to join our highly productive Academic and Professional Division, which publishes across a range of subjects including Philosophy, Education, Theology, Linguistics, Design, History, Law, Drama, Film and Media, and Fashion.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Cover design of new titles across selected lists</li><li>Generating final cover artwork (using Adobe CS) for new titles</li><li>Liaising with editorial, marketing and production colleagues, and external suppliers on cover design, status, schedules, and budgets</li><li>Ensure company systems are kept up-to-date with cover data, files and status</li><li>Conduct fortnightly Cover Meeting with title Editors</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience working in an academic publishing environment</li><li>Proven technical expertise (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)</li><li>Experience of managing freelance designers and illustrators</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>The ability to process a large volume of work quickly and accurately</li><li>A keen eye for detail</li><li>The confidence to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers</li></ul>The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and ThursdayThis position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a current portfolio of work (PDF) or a link to online portfolio, CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our link detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 14th February.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 14 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing ResourcesFor additional benefits see our careers page.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Designer, Academic & Professional Production

Closing date: 10th February 2025Salary: £35,000-£37,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative senior designer to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton art team.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton 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.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a vital part of the team, expected to work across all our imprints, handling the creative process from initial brief to final artwork.</li><li>You’ll have creative autonomy for your briefs and the opportunity to commission illustrators, photographers and other designers.&nbsp;</li><li>You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard and on schedule, and that all administration and file management is up to date and accurate.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff in other departments, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be a dynamic, self-starting and organised creative with significant experience in fiction design within the publishing industry and an impressive portfolio across a range of fiction from commercial to literary.</li><li>You will be energised by the whole creative process, and constantly challenge yourself to deliver stand-out cover designs.</li><li>Your abilities will enable you to put yourself in the shoes of our reader and design a cover that strongly engages with them.&nbsp;</li><li>We need you to bring a positive, can-do approach and a desire to build strong relationships with your immediate team, other departments, as well as illustrators, authors and agents.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, question answers and portfolio of recent work (which is in the cover letter section).&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>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>&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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Senior designer

Contract:&nbsp;Full-time &amp; Permanent&nbsp;Location: London/HybridReports to:&nbsp; EP - Anthony Austin&nbsp;Collaborate with top-tier directors and creatives to redefine entertainment and branded storytelling.Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.The aim of the Creative Pitch Co-ordinator/Manager is to build creative teams and develop treatments in response to opportunities, and to maintain Nexus' creative excellence.&nbsp;The Creative Pitch&nbsp;Co-ordinator/Manager is responsible for managing the production of treatments and associated pitch materials, helping to ensure that the highest creative standards are achieved and maintained. You will be actively involved in the full enquiry lifecycle and sourcing of creative talent to support pitches, including external talent and the scheduling of internal designers. This is a creative role and you will be hands-on in creative research, briefing and managing creatives and designers during the pitch process and guiding the creative process.You will work closely and collaboratively with our rostered Directors and with creative and design talent, and report into the EP, Anthony Austin. You will also work closely with all other EPs and dept Heads across Branded Content, Film &amp; Episodic, Experience Design, the Creative Director (Development) and the CCO Chris O'Reilly. You will have the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge and adaptable skills across advertising, entertainment and the intersections between the two.Working primarily on projects across branded content and branded entertainment, you will be involved in first calls and briefings both from clients and to Directors and Design Studio CDs. You will&nbsp;encourage a culture of creativity,&nbsp;being at the heart of new creative production opportunities from their inception and developing our creative solutions as well as our offering overall.&nbsp;What you’ll be doing Pitch production<ul><li>Establishing the pitch process alongside the EP and CCO, ensuring all relevant parties are aware of their responsibilities and timeframes, assessing/refining the pitch pipeline and associated processes at regular intervals.&nbsp;</li><li>Upholding effective communication to support the creative and design development process,&nbsp;working with the EP and CD team to explore briefs in a constructive and positive way.&nbsp;</li><li>Setting up pitch folders and tools and coordinating through to award.</li><li>Maintaining an ongoing schedule and bringing in additional pitch resource&nbsp;as required.</li><li>Managing and monitoring pitch budgets and actuals, reporting costs to EP for approval.</li><li>Attending Production and EP meetings and sharing treatments.</li><li>Hosting regular pitch meetings to review current enquiries and pitch process.</li></ul>Resourcing<ul><li>Alongside the resourcing team, research and book staff and freelance crew.&nbsp;</li><li>Building and maintaining a database of artists and crew.</li><li>Keeping track of freelancer terms, contracts and invoices.</li></ul>Creative<ul><li>Receiving and understanding creative goals of an opportunity and developing the treatment strategy and structure to support this.</li><li>Understanding and assisting the Director's creative requirements, including image research, and providing guidance where required.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborating with the Creative Director to source illustrator, designer and art director talent whilst building and maintaining a strong network.</li><li>Setting up treatment decks, partnering with the EP to define a structure based on the client briefing call to ensure all questions related to the treatment are answered.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Working with the CD and treatment designer to establish treatment structure and layouts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Creating capabilities decks and reels for enquiries and new relationships.</li><li>Contribute to the writing of treatments where appropriate.</li><li>Manage, encourage and motivate diverse teams including supporting the growth of our directing and creative talent.</li><li>Stay abreast of current creative trends and provide guidance and inspiration.&nbsp;</li><li>Keeping up to date on the latest Nexus work and partnering with the CCO &amp; CD to curate the content for the Nexus Studios website.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will bring<ul><li>Experience in the film or production industry, with a demonstrable interest in animation.</li><li>A keen eye for illustrator, designer and director talent&nbsp;and an established network.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills (demonstrate ability to communicate confidently to team, Directors, Producers etc).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in creative development of animation and film treatments.</li><li>Attention to detail.</li><li>Highly organised and proactive, able to work across multiple projects.&nbsp;</li><li>An ability to work from a verbal brief or conversation.</li><li>Be a self starter with the ability to work independently and as a key part of a team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why work for usNexus Studios is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices. We encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;What we can offer<ul><li>An action-packed social events calendar.</li><li>Commitment to AdNet Zero.</li><li>2 weeks work from anywhere.&nbsp;</li><li>Time off in lieu for all our employees.&nbsp;</li><li>AdGreen training to all our staff.</li></ul>&nbsp;Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.&nbsp;Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process by contacting our resource team on: <a href="mailto:jobs@nexusstudios.com" target="_blank">jobs@nexusstudios.com</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Nexus Studios

Creative pitch co-ordinator / manager

Closing date for applications: 12th February 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 22.5 hours / 3 days per week, part-timeLocation: LeicesterStart date: March 2025&nbsp;Be part of a team that uses music to unlock potential and transform lives.<a href="https://www.soft-touch.org.uk/" target="_blank">Soft Touch Arts</a> is a Leicester-based charity, established in 1986, using arts, media and music activities to inspire and engage young people and help them to develop creative, social and employability skills.This placement is for an individual to work on the Soft Touch Studios music programme. Soft Touch Studios engages young people who love music and are facing challenges in reaching their ambitions and potential. The programme enables participants to advance musically in an enjoyable way at the same time as developing confidence and skills and a source of social connection.&nbsp;What you will learnYou will undertake an induction programme to include Soft Touch policies and staff practice covering safeguarding, health and safety, code of conduct etc.<ul><li>Planning, delivery and evaluation of participatory music practice.</li><li>Event/performance development and planning skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Teamwork and communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Mental health and regular first aid (accredited).</li><li>Specific awareness around issues such as Autism, ADHD, suicide, self-harm, online safety, transgender/gender questioning young people etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Music skills including production, instrumental playing and gaps and aspirations identified in the development plan.</li><li>How to use social media for communications and marketing.</li></ul>&nbsp;How you will learn<ul><li>Helping to plan, run and evaluate participatory music sessions for young people alongside Soft Touch’s music workers. This includes supporting young people in getting the most out of sessions and using instruments, voice, and production software like Logic Pro.</li><li>Working in a variety of settings - from Soft Touch's building on New Walk to community centres, schools and outdoor spaces.&nbsp;</li><li>Helping to plan and run music showcases with project participants and the music team, to take place at Soft Touch and in external venues.</li><li>Taking part in the Youth Voice group and getting involved in collecting evaluations from young people to feed into Soft Touch's future plans.</li><li>Training and self-study to improve knowledge and skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Participation in Soft Touch team meetings and away days.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Someone who wants to share their passions and skills with other young people.</li><li>An individual who recognises and understands the challenges young people face.</li><li>Experience in producing and/or performing your own music but this is not essential.</li><li>Interested in working in the music or wider arts sector.</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 as one document (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 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;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.Soft Touch Arts strongly encourages applications from individuals living in Leicester, reflecting their commitment to engaging with and supporting the local community.

Soft Touch Arts

Music assistant, Soft Touch Studios

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