Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice
WEST MIDLANDS MEDIA LTD
Wolverhampton (WV1 3JE)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026)
Posted on 28 October 2026
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Summary
Create content and creative assets for West Midlands Media and our clients across web, social and short-form video. You’ll complete the Content Creator Level 3 apprenticeship with support from our web, design and marketing teams. If you’re creative, organised and have a portfolio, please apply.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Content creator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Friday 1 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
- Create content for websites, landing pages and blogs
- Write and schedule social posts (captions, hashtags, short-form posts)
- Design simple assets (social graphics, banners, basic infographics)
- Repurpose content across web, social, email and video
- Research industries, competitors and trends to generate content ideas
- Support content planning and campaign schedules
- Update website content and page layouts with guidance (CMS/WordPress)
- Create and edit short-form videos for social (including AI-assisted tools where appropriate)
- Work with the team to gather briefs, feedback and approvals, then refine content
- Track basic performance metrics and note what to improve next time
Where you'll work
St. Davids Court
Union Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 3JE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Training will be delivered through a blended Content creator, Level 3 apprenticeship. Most learning will take place in the workplace at our Wolverhampton office (WV1 3JE), supported by our web, design, project management and digital marketing teams, alongside scheduled off-the-job training sessions delivered online.
The apprentice will complete regular taught sessions and independent study, plus workplace projects to build their portfolio and evidence.
Training will run throughout the apprenticeship, with ongoing 1:1 support, progress reviews and End-Point Assessment preparation in the final stage.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C)
- Maths (grade C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
A portfolio of content and graphic design creative work is required as part of the application. Adobe Suite usage is desirable.
About this employer
WEST MIDLANDS MEDIA LTD is a digital-first creative and marketing business based in Wolverhampton. We support our own brand and a range of client projects, working across web development, design, project management and digital marketing to help organisations grow through stronger online presence, content and campaigns.
https://www.webdesignwestmidlands.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Supportive team environment with regular feedback and mentoring
- Hands-on experience across web, design and digital marketing, plus dedicated time to build a strong portfolio
- Opportunity for full-time employment on successful completion (subject to performance and business needs)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The possibility of full-time employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship is available, subject to performance and business needs
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061288.
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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026)
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