Graphic Designer Apprentice

WEST MIDLANDS MEDIA LTD

Wolverhampton (WV1 3JE)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 November 2026

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Summary

West Midlands Media is an established creative digital agency, providing branding, website design, graphic design and digital marketing services to businesses across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about design, enjoys being creative and wants to develop their skills in a real agency environment.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm (30-minute lunch break).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 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

Branding & Graphic Design

  • Assist with creating logos, brand identities and visual concepts.
  • Develop brand guidelines, colour palettes and typography.
  • Design graphics and marketing materials for a variety of clients.
  • Research design trends and explore new creative approaches.

Website Design & Prototyping

  • Help design modern, engaging website layouts using Figma.
  • Create website wireframes, mock-ups and interactive prototypes.
  • Work with our development team to ensure designs are practical and user-friendly.
  • Research competitor websites and current design trends.
  • Consider user experience (UX), mobile responsiveness and accessibility.

Social Media & Digital Advertising

  • Create eye-catching graphics for social media platforms.
  • Design advertising creatives for Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram and other digital channels.
  • Produce graphics for email marketing campaigns and website promotions.
  • Adapt designs into different formats and sizes for various platforms.

AI Video & Creative Technology

  • Explore AI-powered tools for creating promotional videos and digital content.
  • Assist with producing short-form videos, animations and engaging visual content.
  • Experiment with emerging AI technologies to improve creative workflows.
  • Help develop new and innovative ideas for client campaigns.

Creative Planning & Research

  • Research client industries, competitors and target audiences.
  • Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions.
  • Help plan design concepts and marketing campaigns.
  • Prepare mood boards, visual references and design presentations.
  • Take feedback positively and develop ideas into finished designs.

Teamwork & Development

  • Work closely with our graphic designer, developers, marketers and project managers.
  • Attend team meetings and contribute creative ideas.
  • Manage assigned tasks and work towards agreed deadlines.
  • Maintain organised design files and project assets.
  • Take part in apprenticeship training and continually develop your creative and technical skills.

Software & Tools

  • You'll gain experience using a range of industry-standard creative software, including: Adobe Photoshop – Image editing, manipulation and graphic design.
  • Adobe Illustrator – Logos, vector artwork and branding.
  • Figma – Website design, wireframes and interactive prototypes.
  • Canva – Social media graphics and digital marketing materials.
  • AI Creative Tools – AI image generation, video production, animation and other emerging technologies.

Previous experience with some of these tools would be beneficial, but full guidance and support will be provided.

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

STAFF SELECT LTD

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • Business Administration Level 3 
  • Functional Skills Maths/ English if required
  • No day release, onsite training 
  • Online portfolio 

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

West Midlands MEdia are particularly interested in someone who:

  • Has a genuine passion for graphic design and creativity.
  • Has a good eye for colour, typography, layout and visual detail.
  • Can think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to the table.
  • Is naturally curious and enjoys researching new ideas.
  • Has a basic understanding of design software or has experimented with it independently.
  • Is interested in website design, digital marketing and AI technologies.
  • Is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn.
  • Can work independently when needed but also enjoys being part of a team.
  • Has good communication and organisational skills.
  • Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail.

About this employer

West Midlands Media is an established creative digital agency based in Wolverhampton, providing branding, website design, graphic design and digital marketing services to businesses across the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients, from small independent businesses to established national companies, delivering creative solutions that help their brands stand out.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and imaginative Apprentice Graphic Designer to join our friendly and experienced team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about design, enjoys being creative and wants to develop their skills in a real agency environment.

https://www.webdesignwestmidlands.com/ (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).

Potential for a long term career on successful completion. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Nova Training

apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062819.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)