Artwork and design apprenticeships

What will the apprenticeship offer me?

Our apprenticeships offer the chance to study towards nationally recognised qualifications while gaining valuable, paid work experience. Apprentices work towards a minimum level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

What will the programme be like?

Ever wondered who designs the artwork for a bottle of Lucozade, a tube of Aquafresh toothpaste or the leaflet in a pharmaceutical pack? If so, then you might be interested in an Artwork and Design apprenticeship in Pack Artwork Shared Service (PASS).

PASS manages all the artwork for our Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare businesses through three studios based in Barnard Castle (UK), Verona (Italy) and Hyderabad (India).

Our artwork and design apprenticeship covers all the main roles within PASS including:

•  CAD operators provide the technical specifications and drawings for our leaflets, the cartons that contain our products and the labels that give consumers the information they need. They work closely with packaging technologists to make sure what they produce will run efficiently on our packing lines.
•  Graphic designers / artwork operators create the final artwork by combining both the technical and bar code information with scientific text which describes the product. This usually includes dosage and other safety information. Our designers also combine graphic elements, such as logos, making sure all colours and fonts fit with our branding guidelines. 
•  Proof readers give all the artwork a final quality assurance check, making sure that it meets the original objectives accurately and in line with legal requirements.
  

What will I learn?

We’re big on personal and professional development. So you'll learn a huge amount while taking on new challenges, enhancing your technical and functional expertise and improving your business knowledge. You'll also gain invaluable communication, planning, organising, problem-solving and team-working skills.

Where can I do my apprenticeship?

Our artwork and design apprenticeships in the UK are available at Barnard Castle.

Do I have the skills?

We’re looking for practical individuals with a willingness to learn new skills, as well as a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a passion for artwork and design. To become one of our artwork and design apprentices, you’ll also need:

•  a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above including maths and English
•  A-levels or equivalent, ideally in graphic design or engineering drawing (please state your predicted grade in your application if you have yet to receive your result)

When can I start?

Our artwork and design apprenticeship scheme starts in September 2013, based at Barnard Castle, Co Durham.

How can I apply?

Please complete the following online application form and we will contact you in due course.
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