Content Creator Apprentice

We're looking for a pro-active, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to be part of our wonderful team. This role allows an enthusiastic and creative individual to explore and develop their experience within design and marketing.

You will work closely with our main designer & business development team and learn a variety of skills, in design, client expectation & marketing needed to thrive in this role. The candidate, if successful, will use design software to create artwork for use on vehicles, signage and exhibitions.

The candidate will also manage a business presence on a number of social media platforms, this will only be a small part of their role. The candidate will receive training from experienced managers with marketing and graphic design experience.

Following a successfully completed apprenticeship there is huge scope for promotion, in an ideal situation the apprentice will continue with the company and longer term supervise the social media team.

The role requires initiative and creativity to create on brief designs for the many clients Bayside looks after The candidate will also learn to use our client portal & CRM system to fully communicate with our customer base.

As we are a small business having multi-skilled staff is crucial, if required our staff may need to work in production as well. No operation of specialised equipment is required you would simply be required to help with boxing, taping, maintaining the warehouse and booking in post. Candidate must constantly be up to date with social trends and take initiative in finding new and alternative ways to market our products. Candidate must have a good phone manner and be comfortable with speaking to current and potential customers. You must be organised and look to go above and beyond for the business.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Interpreting briefs  Graphic design & communicating with clients Working to deadlines and as part of a team Managing work flow and meeting client's expectations Enhance business social madia pages/accounts – creative ideas Establishing brand connections for cooperative sharing Engaging well with customers Using emails, telephone and social messaging for customer acquisition

Training:

In addition to the training provided within the workplace, weekly taught sessions will take place at South Devon College, Paignton Campus to support with the knowledge element of the apprenticeship.

English and Maths will also be a requirement for those who do not have the required grades.

Training Outcome:

A full time position within our studio.

Employer Description:
We are a signage & large format printing company based in Newton Abbot. We specialise in signage, point of sale, screen printing, vehicle livery, free standing displays & packaging. We work with clients locally, nationally and internationally providing print to both customers and trade.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Trend Awareness,Commitment,Willing to learn