Have you always had an interest in Graphic Design and fancy yourself as a budding Art Editor or Designer? Then now is your chance to join a friendly, lively and creative team as an Apprentice Junior Designer, developing and building upon your existing skills.
Get your chance to work on a range of market-leading consumer craft magazines in a fast-paced environment, offering support to a busy art team, laying out magazine pages, layouts, advertisements and other promotional material.
An interest and skill in design and computers will be essential.
You will need to be a creative, hardworking and self-motivated individual with a genuine interest in design and a willingness to learn.
Company overview
Practical Publishing Int Ltd was founded in 2001 and is now the UK’s leading craft magazine publisher. Based in Stockport and privately owned, it publishes a range of craft magazines and books including Simply Cards & Papercraft, Simply Homemade and Knit Now, which are available in all major supermarkets, newsagents and specialist retailers.
Role and Salary Details
Monthly salary will be £585 per month which is paid on 6th of each month for the previous full calendar month. A £100 incentive bonus will be paid for each module passed up to a total of 10 modules
In time you will learn to:
Produce web banners
Layout pages
Design adverts
Draw digital templates
Produce exhibition/show banners
Produce leaflets & inserts
Create digital editions of print magazines
Assist with photo shoots
Use Adobe Creative Suite
Key attributes and skills
Organised
Good communication
Positive attitude
Willing to learn
Committed
Resilient and adaptable
Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator
Role Location
Suite G2
St Christopher House
217 Wellington Road South
Stockport
SK2 6NG
We are situated on the main A6 and ideal for the 192 bus which stops outside. We are also a 10 minute walk from Stockport train station and the town centre.