Artwork Apprenticeship

Summary

As an Artwork & Design Apprentice, you'll be working closely with our creative team to produce high-quality designs that align with The Lux Group's brand strategy. You'll get hands-on experience with various projects, developing creative products for both our customers and our eCommerce channels.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Print operative (level 2)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 2 years
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

Assist in preparing and designing draft illustrations based on customer specifications. Make amendments to existing designs in response to customer feedback. Prepare artwork for print, ensuring files meet production specifications (size, format, etc.). Enhance existing design concepts to meet brand and customer expectations. Collaborate with the Creative Director to create new product ideas for print and digital. Support the eCommerce team with delivering excellent customer service. Produce visually engaging graphics for use across our eCommerce channels.

Where you’ll work

Unit 2

Stanmore Business Park

Bridgnorth

WV15 5HR

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

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Print operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Calibrate proof production equipment

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials

Option 2: Press Operative. Identify and set up printing presses

Option 2: Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment

Option 2: Press Operative. Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency

Option 2: Press Operative. Follow print press shut down procedures

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Your training plan

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the qualification achieved will be a Level 2 Print Operative, providing a solid foundation for starting a career in print. You will assist in the artwork and production of printed products or components, gaining skills in the physical processes that occur before printing and finishing stages, including the creation of print-ready designs.

This apprenticeship will help you develop foundational skills such as checking customer files for errors, producing customer proofs, and preparing electronic files for print. The training is delivered on-site by BPIF Training, the largest supplier of apprenticeships in the UK print industry.

You will be assigned a training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both A4 Laser Labels and the BPIF. Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
Organisation skills
Team working

About this company

We are The Lux Group, a company dedicated to crafting beautiful items that play a part in extraordinary moments for our customers. Founded by Mark and Suzanne in 2019, we are growing a small but passionate team committed to delivering world-class service. Whether it's anniversary parties, business launches, weddings, or holiday celebrations, we are proud to be involved in these special occasions, ensuring they are joyous, memorable, and visually stunning. We take pride in our team's work, and every new member brings fresh potential to create even more remarkable experiences. Our workplace encourages growth, learning, and support, as we believe a successful team is the key to a successful business. We ask our team members to challenge themselves, push each other to succeed, and be supportive during challenging times, creating a collaborative environment.

After this apprenticeship

Full time permanent position available on successful completion

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