Apprentice Architectural & Graphic Visualiser

IDP WEST MIDLANDS LIMITED

West Midlands, CV1 3BA

Closes in 9 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 October 2024


Summary

The main portion of your work will include working across the IDP Group with various teams to produce high quality graphical content, used in architectural, landscape & urban design projects from all over the country. You will be a part of the 3D visualisation team, working to efficiently produce CGI’s to tight deadlines.

Annual wage
£12,064 a year

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
The role is full time hours, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.15pm with an hour lunch break from 1.00pm-2.00pm

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and friendly person to support our architectural teams with graphical duties. The individual will work alongside our experienced graphics team to help produce a broad range of high-quality outputs for a variety of different projects.

The role requires someone who can multitask, adapt quickly to new challenges and respond to tight deadlines.

Duties will include:

  • Working on client projects for digital media
  • Delivering projects within tight timeframes that meet brand standards
  • Colouring up plans & layouts
  • Creating 3D Visualisations
  • Supporting with the creation of marketing content
  • Updating case studies & web content

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency In Adobe Photoshop
  • A good eye for detail to deliver professional and accurate artwork
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage the content creation on multiple projects
  • Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills

Where you’ll work

27

Spon Street

Coventry

West Midlands

CV1 3BA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Your training course

Content creator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.
  • Your training plan

    This qualification will be delivered by a bespoke blended learning package of delivery in the workplace, supported by specialist skills classes in College.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4 (C) or above)
    • Maths (grade 4 (C) or above)
    • Graphics (grade Pass)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • IT or Computer Science (grade 4 (C) or above)
    • Art and Design (grade Pass)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    We like to capture photos of our projects on site for social media, this may also form part of the role of the apprentice, so a creative eye and an interest in photography would be beneficial.

    About this company

    We are an award-winning Architectural practice with an integrated design approach combining Architecture, Landscape, Masterplanning & Urban Design. Architecture, Landscape, Masterplanning and Urban Design are our life blood at IDP. Our team of professionals thrives on creative projects as we reimagine your environment in innovative ways. Our experienced, professional architects and designers work with clients throughout the Midlands and beyond to create high quality structures from offices, to homes to schools. You will find we listen carefully to understand your requirements for your space and your desires for sustainability and we demonstrate professional curiosity to be sure we have a detailed vision for your project. Based in the heart of Coventry, amid the old and new buildings of the city, we look forward to welcoming you to the IDP office.

    https://www.weareidp.com (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Westfield Health Employee Assistance Programme On site parking 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Voluntary days Social events

    After this apprenticeship

    Progression to architectural and graphic visualiser position, beyond this a senior role.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

    Bryan Anderson

    BryanAnderson@Stratford.ac.uk

    01789 266 245

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281786.

    Apply now

    Closes in 9 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

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