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Closing date: 28th April 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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. Are you an experienced designer looking to take your next steps in publishing?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.Our team publishes books, games and gifts in everything from Mind, Body, Spirit; food and drink; lifestyle; popular reference and vintage classics. Much of our work reimagines books from Octopus’s vast backlist and archive but we’re also adept at creating commercial and clever IP.We are looking for an experienced and versatile designer to work across our varied list of illustrated books, games and gifts. This is an opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in book design and work with a team dedicated to producing beautifully designed books that inspire our readers. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You’ll be creating covers, layouts and templates with wow appeal and developing and managing the designs right the way through to packaging final files.</li><li>You'll be the sole cover and layout designer of approximately 20 titles per year and will manage and work with external freelancers on a further 20-25 titles.<ul><li>Those titles could be illustrated gift books in the MBS space, photographic recipe books, card games with a vintage feel, text-only paperbacks or quirky hardback micro-histories.</li></ul></li><li>You will report to the Publisher of the Pyramid team and work closely with them, a Project Editor, Editor and a brilliant Production team.&nbsp; It's a fun, whirlwind of a role in a team that thrives on spinning plates.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have several years' experience of book design (interiors and covers) under their belt and will have worked with both integrated colour and text-only books.</li><li>You'll need to demonstrate advanced technical competence - particularly in Adobe InDesign - as well as an incredibly high level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail as you will be responsible for handing over final, print-ready files.</li><li>You should have experience working in a fast-paced environment where you are used to working on multiple projects at one time, and be confident in your ability to meet key deadlines on production schedules.</li><li>You'll be a confident communicator as you'll be presenting designs in internal and external meetings, championing our visual strategy and working very closely with a dynamic team where communication and collaboration is key.&nbsp;</li></ul> 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> To applyPlease include your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio (which can be enclosed in the Cover Letter section). 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

Designer

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum We are seeking a talented senior designer, with a minimum of 10 years experience, to join our dynamic creative team.The ideal candidate will have a passion for corporate design, a mature and responsible manner, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate ideas and concepts into captivating visual content. Prepared to travel into office four times per week.We require someone with a diverse range of skills to work across and produce multiple disciplines such as Digital, including Web Design, Print, Logo &amp; Brand Development, Information &amp; Infographics, Iconography, Animation and Presentation Design. Key deliverables and responsibilities:<ul><li>Conceptualisation and Design: Develop and execute creative concepts for campaigns that align with strategy, client goals and brand identity.</li><li>Content Creation: Design visually stunning graphics, decks and presentations.</li><li>Collaboration: Working with creative, design, account management, copywriting and strategy teams to create integrated campaigns with seamless execution.</li><li>Client Interaction: Leading account production and campaigns. Presenting to clients and incorporate feedback to refine and perfect the final product.</li><li>Provide feedback and guidance to other less experienced designers, fostering a supportive and creative team environment.</li><li>Allocation of Time: Most of the work will focus on client projects, with additional responsibilities including pitch proposals, new business initiatives, and our own marketing projects.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Graphic Design Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Powerpoint) and other relevant design tools.</li><li>Brand Development: Strong background in logo design and brand development, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness across all brand assets.</li><li>Print and Digital Design: Ability to design for both print and digital mediums, including advertisements, brochures, digital banners and gif animation.</li><li>Art Direction: Ability to develop engaging visual concepts</li><li>Information Design: Experience in creating clear and compelling infographics, iconography and information design elements.</li><li>Presentation Design: Skilled in designing visually appealing /effective presentations</li><li>Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative digital campaign design and branding work including Corporate and Sports work.</li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate design concepts effectively.</li><li>A meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and precise design work.</li><li>A minimum of 10 years experience in graphic design and 360 client campaign production, with a significant focus on social media content creation.</li><li>A positive attitude, eagerness to learn new skills and interact with people.</li><li>A responsible can-do attitude, leading by example &amp; prepared to work late if required.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>HTML skills &amp; UX / UI design / motion / animation / illustration</li></ul> 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;

The 10 Group

Senior designer

Closing date for applications: 5th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 2 monthsStart date: July 2025Location: Hybrid with 3 days/week in the London officeWorking hours: 9am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday Are you a creative thinker with an eye for great design and impactful presentations? Do you love working with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator but are also a dab hand at PowerPoint? If you’re looking to kickstart your career in graphic design, we have an exciting design internship opportunity at Grayling UK.Grayling is the UK’s best-connected communications agency, working across Consumer, Corporate, and Public Affairs. With nine UK offices and 20+ worldwide, they help brands make an impact through smart thinking, cultural insights, and creative ideas.This is a fantastic chance to build your portfolio and gain hands-on experience, working alongside the best in the business on branding and graphic design, presentation and report design, print design as well as social content creation. You’ll work closely with the Design Studio, supporting a wide range of projects across all sectors. &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Developing infographics, visual assets and Powerpoint presentation templates</li><li>Creation of social media graphics and social posts</li><li>Supporting report and document design, applying best practices in layout and typography</li><li>Helping to ensure design files are well organised and easy to collaborate on</li><li>Experimenting with AI tools and platforms such as MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, and Stable Diffusion to enhance design work</li><li>Continuing to learn to use all Adobe software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro and After Effects allowing you to create high-quality graphics.</li></ul> &nbsp;What you'll learn<ul><li>Real industry experience; work with experts across strategy, creative, design, and digital teams</li><li>Learn to become a master of PowerPoint design</li><li>Learning the art of branding and what it takes to create a great visual identity</li><li>Gain first hand experience of how AI is used in the workplace - learn how to use tools such as MidJourney, Adobe Firefly and Stable Diffusion to enhance design output</li><li>Get a better grasp of utilising design software tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro and After Effects.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) – formal experience is great, but self-taught skills are welcome too</li><li>An interest in all things design</li><li>An understanding of social media and what works well for each platform</li><li>A passion for design and an interest in PowerPoint presentation design, branding, and layout</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a passion for good typography, clean layouts and polished presentations</li><li>Curiosity about AI tools and how they can be used in design</li><li>A proactive mindset – you’re keen to learn, contribute, and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> 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> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

Grayling

Design intern

Deadline: Applications are due to close on Monday 28th April 2025 at 11.59pmLocation: Osterley, TW7 5QDDuration: 1 year, consisting of two rotationsStart date: October 2025Salary: £32,000 per annum&nbsp; &nbsp;Could you help Sky Design turn an idea into the next big thing?If you're unsure what path to take in product design or switching careers, you're in the right place. Join Sky Design and get the skills and experience to help shape your career.This team designs the experience at the heart of the home, weaving multiple vertical products into a single horizontal platform for partners, and a world-class in-home experience for customers. Its full-stack design team encompasses UX &amp; UI designers, industrial designers, content strategists and writers, user researchers, software engineers, and so much more — all focused on quality in even the tiniest details, so the sum total of the in-home experience is excellent for all customers.This year-long opportunity allows you to explore different areas within Sky Design:<ul><li>Entertainment&nbsp;- putting entertainment at the heart of the home by creating immersive, personalised, and accessible experiences.</li><li>Sports - creating world-class, personalised sports experiences that connect fans to their favourites and give them the best seat in the house.</li><li>New Products - designing the next wave of global experiences in gaming, health, fitness, education, travel, social, immersive, and more.</li><li>Commerce - enabling a scalable, world-class, global commerce experience that is the platform of choice for operators, partners and customers.</li><li>Platform - defining, driving, and establishing the Heart of the Home experience as the world’s most connected platform.</li><li>Experimentation - designing the possible, transforming abstract ideas and concepts into tangible experiences with a user-centric, problem-solving design approach.</li></ul> &nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Become one of the team, working on real projects that shape the products we make.</li><li>Work with the Lead and Senior designers who will support and mentor you to discover your new career.</li><li>Learn how to use design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Userzoom, and more.</li><li>Develop your presentation skills and discover how to communicate your design ideas to others.</li><li>Work with UX researchers on planning and conducting research, learning how to analyse data and produce impactful insights that can be used to improve our user’s experience</li><li>Get stuck into design processes and learn about giving and receiving feedback.</li></ul> &nbsp;Skills you'll learn<ul><li>Visual design - creating a winning look &amp; feel for our user interfaces and products</li><li>Wireframing &amp; prototyping – building the bones of the product on which everything hangs</li><li>User research - Uncover user needs and get close to the customer using a wide variety of research methods</li><li>Motion &amp; interaction design - creating movement and novel ways of interacting with products</li><li>Information architecture – working out the structure of what our users see</li><li>UX Copy - carefully scrutinising and contemplating each and every word our customers interact with.</li></ul> &nbsp;What we’re looking for<ul><li>You might already have a design related degree or experience, or you might have some less formal learning. We’re ready to help you learn whatever your level.</li><li>Lifelong learner – you’re learning every day and thirsty to know more.</li><li>Passionate about design – you're excited about creating things – both visually and conceptually. You’ve got a good eye for the detail but you can also step back and see the bigger picture when you need to.</li><li>Curious – you’re dying to know what’s going on in the head of your user. You ask questions and you’re fascinated by the answers.</li><li>New perspectives – you bring your ideas to work and share them liberally.</li><li>Someone you love to work with – you're a person we can get along with. You communicate your ideas and designs well. You share the Sky Design team values: Play Nice, Serious Fun, Be Bold and Captivated by Customers.</li><li>Can-do attitude - you’re not afraid to muck in and do what needs to be done, with a healthy sense of passion. Sometimes you even do things that scare you.</li><li>Some examples of your previous work that you can show off (e.g. a portfolio).</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>After clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</li><li>The application form includes, a CV, cover letter, motivational questions and the opportunity to upload your design portfolio. We are really interested in projects or pieces of work that you have created and the process you took to create these.</li><li>Once you have completed and submitted the&nbsp;form, you can no longer amend your&nbsp;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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;How you’ll grow and be supportedWe’ve created a brand-new learning experience&nbsp;which will help you grow into your role with the right tools and support (of course). The development programme supports you with:<ul><li>Growth - Every project and role you take on will be a chance to learn and grow. And you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues along the way.</li><li>Confidence - Whatever your background, you can make a valuable and valued contribution. You’ll build confidence by getting involved and stepping outside of your comfort zone.</li><li>Belonging - You’re trusted to own your day, but there’s always someone on hand to make sure you succeed. With fellow grads, inspiring each other to think big and take action. Or with your manager and wider Sky team to help build your own unique career.</li></ul>Plus, you’ll have access to a range of tools, from workshops to digital courses to help you along the way. &nbsp; &nbsp;Why Inclusion is importantIt’s our people that make Sky Europe’s leading entertainment company. That’s why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone at Sky can be their best. CVs aren’t everything. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential what you’ll bring to Sky.We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are exceptionally diverse, so we should be, too.Creative Access also offers&nbsp;<a href="https://programmes%20of%20training,%20networking%20and%20support" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a> specifically designed for people from under-represented groups. &nbsp;EligibilityIt’s a crucial requirement that you have a degree or degree equivalent (or are about to complete one) and are aged 18 and over by October 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK by the start date of the programme. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.If you are successful in your application for this programme, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check. &nbsp;The perksThere’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our phenomenal range of benefits really are something special, here are our highlights: free NOWTV, a generous pension, 25 days paid annual leave, discounted Mobile, broadband, private health care and access to Peace of Mind through Aviva’s mental health pathway. You'll also gain access to our Discounts portal where you can access up to 800 high street and specialist retailers.Sky Learn - Our new, group-wide learning platform, bringing all content under one roof, so developing new skills is simpler for everyone. You can search by skill and find courses, videos, podcasts and more, giving you greater control over your own development and future career.Osterley campus - On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Support Network&nbsp;- Whatever path you choose we’ll be right there with you. You’ll get to team up with a graduate who’s been there and done it and have a manager who’ll stretch and guide you to where you want to go. All this plus the support of the Early Careers team who will be on hand from your first day through to the start of your post programme career journey.

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