Graphic Design Apprenticeship jobs

Opportunity information

Salary £15600 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 05/11/2026

Description

Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice (needed at West Midlands Media in Wolverhampton. Create content for websites, blogs and social, support campaigns, and learn Content Creator Level 3 apprenticeship. Portfolio/work examples required.

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll create content and creative assets for both West Midlands Media and our clients. You’ll work alongside our web development, design, project management and digital marketing teams, learning how creative work supports real business goals like enquiries, sales and brand awareness.

We’re hiring first and foremost for creative instinct and original thinking, not polished technical ability. If you’ve got a basic grasp of the tools and a real willingness to learn, we can help you build confidence and develop your software skills over time. What matters most is that you can take a brief, think beyond what’s been asked, and bring your own ideas to the table — experimenting with concepts, trying different approaches, and showing genuine curiosity for design and creativity.

This role is content-led (creating and repurposing content across channels), with structured apprenticeship training and day-to-day support to help you grow into a confident, well-rounded creative.

Key responsibilities

Content creation (core focus)

• Create engaging content for websites, landing pages and blogs
• Create social media content (graphics, captions, short-form posts)
• Repurpose content across web, social, email and video
• Research industries, competitors and trends to generate content ideas
• Support content planning and scheduling for campaigns

Creative & design support

• Create digital assets such as social graphics, banners, simple infographics and campaign visuals uisng Adobe Suite
• Support website content updates and page layouts (with guidance)
• Ensure work follows client brand guidelines and maintains a professional standard

Video & AI-assisted content

• Create short-form promotional videos using modern tools (including AI-assisted tools where appropriate)
• Support basic scripting/storyboarding and editing for social-first video
• Keep up to date with new tools and content formats

Marketing support (learn as you go)

• Support campaign activity across channels (organic social, email, website and paid campaign assets)
• Learn how to tailor content to audience, objectives and brand tone
• Learn how to measure and improve content performance over time

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Creative, curious and full of ideas ability to use Adobe Suite
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks with support
• Comfortable receiving feedback and improving their work
• Interested in content, design, social media and digital marketing
• Excited by learning new tools (including AI tools)
• Detail-focused and able to work to deadlines

Essential requirement

A PORTFOLIO of content/creative graphic work (this can be Instagram/TikTok, a PDF, Behance/Dribbble, a Google Drive folder, or examples of graphic design/video/content you’ve created)

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English - Grade C/4 or above

Training to be provided

Content Creator Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from the industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, and the opportunity for continued career progression.

Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:

• Brand & Brand Awareness
• Content Planning & Pitching
• Content Development
• Principles of Graphic Design
• Image Editing & Manipulation
• Illustration & Vectors
• Video Capture & Editing
• Desktop Publishing
• Web Design & User Experience
• Coding
• SEO & Blog Writing
• Budgeting
• Content Distribution & social media
• Analytics & Feedback

For a full overview of the Content Creator Apprenticeship standard please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/content-creator-v1-1

Things to consider

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role with regular feedback and deadlines. You’ll need to be able to travel to our Wolverhampton office Monday–Friday (close to train/bus links).
A portfolio of content/creative work is required as part of the application. Adobe Suite experience is a positive.

Skills required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Creative
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Initiative

Future prospects

Across the apprenticeship, you’ll build a strong portfolio of work (web, social and short-form video), develop your confidence with modern tools (including AI-assisted tools where appropriate), and learn the core principles of multi-channel marketing through structured training and day-to-day support. The possibility of full-time employment on successful completion of your Apprenticeship is available, subject to performance and business needs.

Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom, WV1 3JE