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Apprenticeship

Junior advertising creative

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Creative and design
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Advertising Creatives are responsible for coming up with original, exciting and memorable ideas that meet client's briefs and which can then be used in a range of mediums (e.g Radio, TV).

What you'd do

Read and analyse creative briefs to identify the core message
Brainstorm campaign ideas individually and in creative pairs
Produce copy and visual concepts for digital and print formats
Refine work in response to feedback from creative directors
Present ideas to colleagues and occasionally to clients
Research target audiences to ensure ideas are relevant and resonant
Adapt approved concepts across multiple platform formats

What you'd learn

How to interpret a creative brief and generate strong campaign ideas
Copywriting techniques for different media and brand voices
Visual communication principles including layout, typography, and colour
Industry-standard design and production software
How advertising agencies and creative teams work together
Presenting concepts persuasively to clients and creative directors
Legal and regulatory rules for advertising in the UK
Ready to look for a place?
See live Junior advertising creative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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