Graphic Design Apprentice

THE GUILDHALL TRUST

PORTSMOUTH (PO1 2AB)

Closes in 11 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 September 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced marketing team on all aspects of Graphic Design. You will translate briefs into creative visual designs for print, web and social media, ensuring all assets align with established brand guidelines. 

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 40 hours per week (Some evening/weekend working may be required – time off in lieu will be given).

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
  • Adapt existing designs and templates for a wide array of uses
  • Follow a brief to create new designs for a wide array of uses
  • Create and prepare print ready files
  • Understand the design to print process
  • Understand audiences and how to adapt designs for the target market
  • Understand brand guidelines and how to follow them
  • Create audio visual assets for social media and digital campaigns
  • Research competitors and current design trends and styles
  • Write basic marketing copy  

You will also be learning how to do this: 

  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines

Where you'll work

GUILDHALL
GUILDHALL SQUARE
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 2AB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

Training schedule

An apprenticeship for Content Creator includes regular training with  a trainer from Havant and South Downs College which will take place in the workplace, who will meet with you around once a month.

At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Design

About this employer

The Guildhall Trust (GHT) has established an excellent reputation as one of the South of England’s leading cultural organisations through its flagship venue, Portsmouth Guildhall and its sister venue The White Rock Theatre, Hastings.

Portsmouth Guildhall is a Concert Hall and conferencing centre, which hosts a world class programme of music, comedy, dance, drama and family shows, conferences, meetings and events. The Trust has developed an extensive learning and participation programme and produces and promotes its own events, including Dance Live!, Portsmouth Comic Con and Summer Concerts in the Square.

The White Rock Theatre in Hastings is a large scale, 1055 seat venue, with a large 250 capacity studio. It provides a mixed programme of music, comedy, musicals, pantomime and entertainment. Like the Guildhall, it also has a strong conferencing and meetings offer as well as a successful programme of learning and participation.

You will create assets for both of these venues.

https://guildhalltrust.org.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

There may be the opportunity to develop into a permanant role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

Liz Langley

liz.langley@hsdc.ac.uk

07702 885185

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050505.

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Closes in 11 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)