Job Role: Creative Media Apprentice

Starting at £4.15 per hour for 30 hrs per week

Location: Wolverhampton, WV2

Immediate Start

The individual will work within our interactive digital media environment under the supervision of a Team Leader. This is an apprenticeship position and will require the apprentice to undertake learning in order to achieve the Junior Content Producer standard at Level 3.

Role Summary:

There are a number of vacancies available within our Games Development Department.

All team members are responsible for developing new, fresh and exciting materials for a range of clients. Team members are involved in every facet of the game design and development process and are required to attend client meetings.

The roles require team members to be flexible, working within the constraints and limitations that a client may require. Occasionally, they may be required to work at irregular times and locations.

They will be expected to work closely alongside clients throughout the process, to bring a shared vision to life, utilising the strengths of colleagues in and out of the department to achieve the highest quality product possible. Due to the nature of the job, work will often be under scrutiny from other members of the company as well as external clients.

Experience & Skills Required:

Have a basic knowledge of C# or a desire to learn
Have a working knowledge of Unity & Blender software or a willingness to learn
Be keen on learning Game Development practices and/or 3D modelling
Ability to work in a team and contribute to game development ideas ·
Ability to work individually by following specifications
Design ability with photoshop or illustrator in a Game development capacity (Sprites etc)
Be cordial and professional
Be innovative
Have good judgement and decision-making skills

Entry Requirements:

While we do not have any formal entry requirements, the successful applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Open for anyone from the age 16 up to the age of retirement and beyond
Have the right to live & work in the UK
Where GCSEs in English & Maths are not held at grade C (4) or above, be willing to undertake an equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2) during their apprenticeship. This will be delivered alongside the Junior Content Producer standard
Not hold a qualification in a similar subject at level 3 or higher
Have access to a computer and internet

Delivery Methods:

During the current global Covid-19 pandemic, we are all working remotely. As such, applicants selected for interview will be asked to attend either a telephone or video interview.

Successful applicants will then be expected to work remotely. All will receive support as needed from team leaders & assessors digitally & via telephone. Our apprenticeship delivery has already adapted to online learning, with apprentices receiving support & feedback in a timely & effective manner.