TEDxDerby is a half-day conference that aims to inspire you to take that leap of faith and see your ideas through from humble beginnings to fruitful endings. We’ve hand-picked a selection of seven speakers to take to the stage of Friar Gate Studios on 22nd March 2014.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a programme called TEDx. TEDx is a programme of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Our event is called TEDxDerby, where x = independently organised TED event.
At our TEDxDerby event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx programme, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organised.
All information.
Friday 20 December 2013
FREE to Derby residents - Business Start up seminar. 18th Jan 2014.
Three hour start up
seminar on Saturday 18th January 10am – 1pm at the University of Derby Enterprise
Centre.
This is ideal for those thinking of starting up their own business and
covers all the essentials from the legal and tax side of things to marketing
and promotion.
Those wishing to attend will have to sign up to the Let’s do
business project but it is free to attend and open to all those in the Derby
City Council Travel to work area.
Those wanting to attend can check their postcode to see if
their eligible and also download the enrolment forms here: http://www.evolvederby.co.uk/lets-do-business/
Booking and further information please ask them to contact me at letsdobusiness@derby.ac.uk or
01332 597884.
Save the date - Work/Volunteer Overseas Fair. Derby Uni. 5th Mar 2014
SAVE THE DATE!
The Work and Volunteer Overseas Fair will take place in the
atrium at Kedleston Road on Wednesday 5th March 2014 from 10am to
2pm.
An opportunity for Derby University students to find out about jobs, placements and
volunteering abroad.
Wednesday 18 December 2013
Coming soon... Artists Development Workshops
EMVAN Artists Development Workshops
10.30am - 1.30pm Thursday, 30th January 2014 - Creative Learning Centre, Rufford Gallery, Rufford Country Park, nr. Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF
This workshop will be led by EMVAN the East Midlands Visual Arts Network and is designed to increase the knowledge and understanding of the attendees of their place within a visual arts ecology through advice giving, collective problem solving and practical exercises.The sessions are designed to be interactive to encourage ownership of and pro-activity towards career development and are intended to help participants recognise where they are now, where they would like to be and how they might get there.
They will cover areas including:
Profile raising
Working practices
Resourcing one’s practice
Networking and connectivity
Markets and audiences
Knowledge sharing
booking details will be live soon..on the Creative Greenhouse website
Graphic/Web designer vacancy. Derby based. Cl date: 16.01.14.
An opportunity has arisen for a Graphic/Web Designer to join a Derby based Studio and Web 2 Print company.
Closing date: 16th January 2014
The successful candidate will interact with internal and external customers on a daily basis, providing a professional, creative and dynamic graphic and web design service.
The successful candidate will possess a Graphic Design Degree or HND and have good working knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript and be fully proficient in the full Adobe suite, with knowledge of print set up and production techniques.
Wednesday 11 December 2013
Full time writer vacancy for mens' fashion/lifestyle e.mag.
Ape to Gentleman is seeking a full time writer who has a genuine passion for men’s grooming, fashion and lifestyle. The role will suit someone who is creative, enthusiastic and above all, someone who is highly motivated with a positive attitude, eye for style and drive for success.
Basic computer knowledge (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Photoshop (can be taught) and writing skills (minimum GSCE or equivalent English, grade B) are required.
A marketing qualification is desirable, although relevant knowledge and interest will be considered.
Tuesday 10 December 2013
Help to re:make the Silk Mill Museum
Re:imagining Derby's Silk Mill
The Silk Mill is in the process of reinventing itself for the 21st century - through reviving the principles of the Enlightenment and expanding traditional perspectives of what a museum is and can be. The concept has been developed from a desire to reflect both the 300 year heritage of the building, starting with the Silk Mill as the site of the world’s first factory, through to the modern day city of Derby as a leader in advanced engineering and manufacturing.
To get involved and book yourself on a workshop click here
The Silk Mill is in the process of reinventing itself for the 21st century - through reviving the principles of the Enlightenment and expanding traditional perspectives of what a museum is and can be. The concept has been developed from a desire to reflect both the 300 year heritage of the building, starting with the Silk Mill as the site of the world’s first factory, through to the modern day city of Derby as a leader in advanced engineering and manufacturing.
To get involved and book yourself on a workshop click here
Creative England’s Film Enterprise fund
Creative England’s Film Enterprise fund will invest £2m over four years to improve the growth and sustainability of film-related businesses in England outside of Greater London.
Click on the link below for all information.
Film
Click on the link below for all information.
Film
Festive Fuddle & Skills Swap Event - Derby Uni Enterprise Centre.
Festive Fuddle & Skills Swap Event
Join us for this informal and friendly business get-together with mulled wine, nibbles, mince pies* and an opportunity for you to promote and/or source business solutions.
Friday 13 December 2pm – 4pm
Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD
There is no charge to attend but booking is essential
To reserve your place please email Michele Walker: m.walker1@derby.ac.uk or Tel: 01332 597829
Please note, parking at the Enterprise Centre is limited; please request when booking and we will do our best to accommodate.
* (with non-alcoholic drinks and vegan/vegetarian options)
Join us for this informal and friendly business get-together with mulled wine, nibbles, mince pies* and an opportunity for you to promote and/or source business solutions.
Friday 13 December 2pm – 4pm
Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD
There is no charge to attend but booking is essential
To reserve your place please email Michele Walker: m.walker1@derby.ac.uk or Tel: 01332 597829
Please note, parking at the Enterprise Centre is limited; please request when booking and we will do our best to accommodate.
* (with non-alcoholic drinks and vegan/vegetarian options)
Friday 15 November 2013
Call for entries: Winter Pride Art Awards
CALL FOR ENTRIES
WINTER PRIDE ART AWARDS
We invite the creators,
The curious, the yearners...
All in to make a mark on the night,
With sound, flavour, texture and sight.
Let others dream asleep in their bed,
We’ll stay awake and sleep when we’re dead.
The night is our muse, our canvas, our clay
It’s yours for the making so come out and play.
Don’t be afraid to create something new,
Go make the night, it’s up to you...
The Winter Pride Art Awards is a new arts competition for
emerging and established artists with the aim of promoting innovative artworks
created for exhibition at a vast, vaulted, Victorian warehouse space.
Open to all artists with an inventive spirit, the
shortlisted finalists will be previewed from 3-5 February 2014 at CHART
gallery, 62 Old Church Street, London SW3 6DP (www.chartgallery.co.uk).
All the finalists will be exhibited during a VIP Awards
Ceremony at Winter Pride on 8 February 2014 at the Tobacco Dock Victorian
Vaults, 50 Porters Walk, London E1W 2SF.
Déda, Derby, UK :: Growing Upwards
Déda, Derby, UK :: Growing Upwards
Developments at Deda and a new Dance Degree for Derby.
Developments at Deda and a new Dance Degree for Derby.
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Banks Mill Open Studios is back!
Banks Mill Open Studios is back!
Friday, 22 November - 5pm-8pm
Saturday and Sunday, 23 and 24 November - 10am-4pm
You are invited to come along to Banks Mill Studios to see for
yourself what artistic talent the city of Derby has to offer. This year
our event will be bigger and better than ever showing over two venues.Visit Banks Mill and meet all our resident businesses in their studios and find out how they make their unique products from:
- jewellery
- ceramics
- fashion design
- stained glass art
- sculpture
- printmaking
- fine art
- lace making
- photography
- textiles and home accessories
- illustration
- film and music production
- website design
Or pop into the Enterprise Centre,
also on Bridge Street to visit our Made in Derby market stall.
Come
and see us on Friday evening and enjoy a glass of wine with musical
accompaniment whilst you view all the artwork in our exhibitions, or over the
weekend where there will be food and drink available to purchase from both
sites, along with activities for the children such as an arts trail and face
painting.Don't miss this opportunity to purchase that extra special, unique Christmas present for a loved one, or commission a creative service for your business.
The event is free to attend and there is also free car parking at the Enterprise Centre during the event.
To read more about the event visit our website or get in touch with us on 01332 - 594170 / banksmill@derby.ac.uk
Banks MIll Studios, 71 Bridge
Street, Derby, DE1 3LB
The Enterprise Centre, Bridge
Street, Derby, DE1 3LD
Friday 8 November 2013
Wednesday 6 November 2013
Volunteer fair - University of Derby. Kedleston Road. TODAY and TOMORROW ( 6th and 7th Nov)
Volunteer fair - University of Derby. Kedleston Road. TODAY and TOMORROW ( 6th and 7th Nov) 10am to 3pm.
40+ exhibitors all day on both days.
40+ exhibitors all day on both days.
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Volunteer creative workshop assistants roles
Bankwood Care Centre -
Workshop Assistants
Bankwood Care Centre is a 40
bed care home based in Belper, Derbyshire. It aims to provide self-empowerment,
dignity and self-expression through creative arts.
They are recruiting for
volunteer Workshop Assistants who will help the workshop leader to deliver
workshops to residents. Volunteers will communicate with residents, working in
small and large groups, and help to improve the quality of life for residents.
Bankwood Care Centre is
looking for students who are friendly and have a positive attitude, with
creative skills in music, art, drama and movement and an understanding of a
person-centred approach.
Volunteers will gain:
·
People
skills
·
Knowledge
of how to facilitate the creative arts in a working environment
·
Communications
skills for working with the elderly
·
Experience
of working with people who have different needs in a group setting
·
Experience
of working one-to-one
·
Knowledge
of how to risk assess workshops and how to plan for people at risk
Volunteers will require a DBS
check. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
For more information please
contact Sarah Steenson on T: 07748 070665 or
E: sarahsteenson69@gmail.com
Derby Uni students make your own video CV
Derby Uni students - Make your own video CV that you can then link directly from your social media accounts and also place on a national vacancies website if you wish.
At Kedleston Road, in our Employability and Enterprise hub, we have the only 'Meet the Real Me' CV video booth in the UK to be used by our students and graduates.
You can also do the same from your bedroom if you prefer on the web version.
Come and visit the Hub in the Atrium at Kedleston Road to use the booth.
I am told it is really easy to use and you are not committed to sharing it online until you decide.
At Kedleston Road, in our Employability and Enterprise hub, we have the only 'Meet the Real Me' CV video booth in the UK to be used by our students and graduates.
You can also do the same from your bedroom if you prefer on the web version.
Come and visit the Hub in the Atrium at Kedleston Road to use the booth.
I am told it is really easy to use and you are not committed to sharing it online until you decide.
Wednesday 16 October 2013
Derby Markeaton street students - Streetwise employer event just for you.
Derby Markeaton street students - Streetwise employer event just for you.
Monday 21st October and Tuesday 22nd October 2013.
Markeaton Street site.
One to one careers guidance with Art and Design and Technology Careers Specialists.
Stands with local organisations
Lunchtime presentations.
All details here.
Monday 21st October and Tuesday 22nd October 2013.
Markeaton Street site.
One to one careers guidance with Art and Design and Technology Careers Specialists.
Stands with local organisations
Lunchtime presentations.
All details here.
Derby Uni students - Free bus to Grad Recruitment Exhibition 8th Nov
Derby Uni students - Free bus to the Graduate Recruitment Exhibition at the NEC on Friday 8th November
Derby Uni students - Find a volunteering role in our Volunteering newsletter
Derby Uni students - Find a volunteering role in our Volunteering newsletter
Derby Uni students -let us award you for your work experience with the Futures Award. closing date 21st Oct.
Derby Uni students -let us award you for your work experience with the Futures Award.
Applications
are now open for the volunteering theme of the Futures Award. Taking part in
the Award is an excellent opportunity for students to gain real life experience
and recognition. It is also an opportunity to develop graduate skills highly
valued and sought by employers. You can gain recognition for existing
activities you are involved in or we can help you find suitable volunteering
opportunities and projects. Your engagement in the Award will be recognised on
the HEAR when you graduate highlighting your profile with employers (for more
information see www.derby.ac.uk/hear).
There are three
levels of the Award (see http://www.derby.ac.uk/careers/futures-award
for more information)
You can take
part in the Futures Award – Leadership in Volunteering level – where you
undertake a real life leadership project
There is the Recognition
in Volunteering level which will recognise your volunteering activity of 40
hours
The Plus in
Volunteering level which will recognise any volunteering activity of up to
20 hours
Applications
are now open for all levels of the Award on http://www.derby.ac.uk/careers/futures-award/volunteering
To start in
autumn 2013 please apply by the 21st of October.
The Award is
free for students to undertake.
For more
information please the see the Futures Award website http://www.derby.ac.uk/careers/futures-award
or email us on futuresaward@derby.ac.uk
Running your own business, or thinking of setting up your own business? Why not join us for Fry up Friday and our new Jelly Co-Working Event?
Business Networking Get
Together
The Enterprise CentreFriday, 18 October 2013
From 8am
Running your own business, or thinking of setting up your own business? Why not join us for Fry up Friday and our new Jelly Co-Working Event? Featuring guest speaker Kimberley Shapcott from Shapcotts Accountants from 8.30am:
“To (register for) VAT, or Not To (register for) VAT…That is the Question”
It’s only £2.00 to attend and we now offer a hot breakfast buffet from 9.00am for an additional cost of £2.50 (vegetarian. vegan and gluten free options available on request)
TO BOOK:
Email: Michele Walker m.walker1@derby.ac.uk or call 01332 – 597829
The Enterprise CentreFriday, 18 October 2013
From 8am
Running your own business, or thinking of setting up your own business? Why not join us for Fry up Friday and our new Jelly Co-Working Event? Featuring guest speaker Kimberley Shapcott from Shapcotts Accountants from 8.30am:
“To (register for) VAT, or Not To (register for) VAT…That is the Question”
It’s only £2.00 to attend and we now offer a hot breakfast buffet from 9.00am for an additional cost of £2.50 (vegetarian. vegan and gluten free options available on request)
TO BOOK:
Email: Michele Walker m.walker1@derby.ac.uk or call 01332 – 597829
Friday 4 October 2013
Friday 13 September 2013
SMEs/Charities - Derby Uni Careers has funding to help you recruit a graduate as an Intern.
Funded Internships: making a
difference to your bottom line
Are you an SME or charity:
·
with an annual turnover of less than £10million
·
that would like to get a new initiative off the
ground
·
or explore growth opportunities
·
or undertake a strategic project
but lack the
funds and staff time to do so?
Would you like:
·
to hire a temporary member of staff to work on
new initiatives and projects?
·
funding to help with cost?
·
help to identify the right person for you?
Hiring staff
is a costly procedure. Getting it wrong is even more costly. But we can help.
The University of Derby has funding
available and support of a practical nature on hand to help you to identify,
recruit and afford a motivated and highly capable graduate or student through
our internship programme:
·
£700 contribution to costs
·
Recruitment and consultation service
·
Low risk, low cost
Employers should:
·
Employ interns for six weeks to six months
·
Pay a salary at minimum wage or above
Interested?
Email your
expressions of interest and contact details to careers@derby.ac.uk
Make it Design competition - Urban Outfitters
URBAN OUTFITTERS x
ARTS THREAD MAKE IT DESIGN COMPETITION - QUILT / FURNITURE
In the fall of 2014, our
Urban Outfitters customer is moving into their first apartment, a 400 square
foot one bedroom in the city. Design something amazing and cost effective for
their adventure in small space urban living. We want to see your interpretation
and expression of emerging design trends for our UO customer.
Deadline: Thursday September 26 2013
Deadline: Thursday September 26 2013
Product Categories:
QUILT - Design a beautiful patchwork quilt and
pillow cases.
STORAGE - Design a cost-effective storage solution
for books and records. Can be wall-mounted or on-the-floor. Can be a single
unit or modular. Must be flat-pack-able for shipping.
LOUNGE CHAIR - Design a
comfortable, soft place to chill out and relax.
Upload your project by logging into your ARTS THREAD account / Deadline: September 26 2013 / Prize: There will be 3 identical prizes of: $1000 Cash + $500 Urban Outfitters gift card + Winning designs will be produced by Urban Outfitters and sold in select stores in the US & online at UrbanOutfitters.com + Item will have a custom swing tag featuring the designer’s name.
Link to URBAN OUTFITTERS x ARTS THREAD Make It Design Competition: Home Edition
FREE GCSE English & Maths for all home Derby uni students
Important
Information for ALL HOME University of
Derby students
This is a
career-making opportunity
Have you
got Key Skills or a similar qualification but now realise that you need GCSE
English or Maths to get into your chosen career?
We are
offering GCSE Maths or English - here at Kedleston Road – starting in October
with the exam in June.
One three
hour session per week per subject
(Days and
times to be confirmed)
It is
FREE!
Please come
to the Access Office (S212) or ring 591080 to express an interest.
Wednesday 11 September 2013
Creative Industries Roadshow in Chesterfield
Creative Derbyshire
is working in partnership with the Chatsworth Road Festival in Chesterfield to
bring you the latest Creative Industries Roadshow which has been touring the
County over the past few months.
The event is FREE and
aimed at artists and creative businesses. It doesn’t matter if you a new,
emerging or established creative business, the event is intended to provide you
with information to help your business develop and grow and signpost you to
other areas of support.
There will be a
chance to network as well as bite-sized sessions offering tips for getting
national media coverage. Drinks and a buffet will be provided.
The event takes place
on Tuesday 8th October at 4.30pm – 6.30pm at St Thomas’ Centre,
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield. Click here to book your
free place.
Source: Creative Derbyshire 2013.
New Business Support Website launched
A new business
support portal, “The
Business Advice Website” has been launched to help businesses access
arrange of support on key issues. The site has been funded by the D2N2
Local Enterprise Partnership and the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of
Commerce.
The site is designed
to help identify local business support information to aid developing a
business or starting a new business in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire as well
as providing links to key national sources of information and support across
the country.
Source: Creative Derbyshire. August 2013
Pecha Kucha - Friday 20th September, 9pm - 11pm Location: QUAD
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Derby Festé 27 & 28 Sept 2013
Derby Festé 27 & 28 Sept
2013
Welcome to the
hottest event in town
Described as one of the most exciting outdoor events in the UK, Derby Festé 2013 brings together another outstanding programme of entertainment for everyone.
All events are now listed on www.derbyfeste.com and if you would like to receive a copy of the programme please email your postal address to info@derbyfeste.com or pick up a copy from Derby Tourist Information, Déda, Derby LIVE, Derby Theatre, QUAD, Westfield or shops and café's in the Cathedral Quarter or St Peters Quarter of the city.
PAID - Studio Production Hand vacancy at Derby based social photography studio.
PAID - Studio Production Hand vacancy at Derby based social photography studio.
8 to 12 hours per week until Sunday 22nd December 2013
Closing date: 18th September 2013
8 to 12 hours per week until Sunday 22nd December 2013
Closing date: 18th September 2013
Candidate required to work on a rota basis (Wednesday through to Sunday)
with occasional evenings.
Your role will include supporting the photographers and
production manager in the processing and creating of customers
orders including the precision cutting and
cropping of prints and imagery; creating pre-edit
selections from studio shoots; maintenance of studio
sets and backdrops; contacting customers to inform them when their order
is ready for collection; responsible for the assemble and
overall presentation of exhibition stands and
helping with the general cleaning and maintenance of the
studio.
Register for all application details at our website.
Passion for Fashion? Forthcoming events about the industry.
Interested in working in Fashion?
The Nottingham based Trend Boutique are running a series of seminars across the UK, including Nottingham. They cover a wide range of key issues for people who want to find out more about the Fashion Industry.
All details here.
The Nottingham based Trend Boutique are running a series of seminars across the UK, including Nottingham. They cover a wide range of key issues for people who want to find out more about the Fashion Industry.
All details here.
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Getting in to Fashion Retail - a guest blog post from Boohoo.com
We are very lucky at Derby Creatives to feature a guest blog post from Kathy Allison, HR manager for the online fashion store, boohoo.com
Read on for Kathy's advice on entering the exciting but competitive world of fashion retail and thank you for your words of wisdom Kathy.
Does it matter what
degree classification I achieve?
I would say yes if you are a graduate looking for a HR
management job. An upper second or first class degree is usually the regulation
when applying for HR positions. It does however; depend on the industry and
company. Employers also look at candidate’s experience, the individual
themselves and their potential. I didn’t do a degree in Human Resource Management;
I actually studied Sociology and Social Policy at University level and then
achieved chartered CIPD status later. I think it is important, if you are just
starting your career, to have that educational background to show that you have
an understanding of the industry.
Tell us about your
past experience and how you ended up at boohoo?
I started my career at Radisson Blue as a people development
manager looking after Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Working at Radisson Blue
gave me a very thorough and varied insight into the world of HR and was an
excellent starting point for my career. My friend actually saw an advertisement
for the position at boohoo and after a lengthy interview process I was lucky
enough to be offered the job. When I joined boohoo.com they were going through
changing times as the company was expanding rapidly. There was no Human
Resource department in the company at the time, I really needed to look into
recruiting new staff to keep up with the expansion of the company and think
about other HR gaps that the company had at the time. There were also the
informal things like building our canteen, planning staff socials and looking
at the environment our staff work in, my aim was to create as much employee
engagement as possible.
What skills do you
require for the different aspects of your job?
You need a range of skills as not one day is the same. I
could be doing anything from going to an operating board meeting with the board
of the directors, to looking at leaning and developments gaps and training
needs. It’s a very varied position but you do learn a lot of your skills on the
job. Organisational and time management skills are a must for anyone interested
in pursuing a career in HR. When I interview people, I like to see if a
candidate can understand why they have been asked to do something on work
experience or in past positions, rather than just hearing about what they have
done. HR often gets criticised for not being commercial so you have to be able
to explain why these changes have been made. Also having knowledge of the
business you apply for is very important. The decisions Human Resource
departments make need to benefit the company so you really need to have the
business sense behind it.
What do HR look for
in a candidate?
I think most employers would look for someone who is
persistent and chases the job, not just leaving it to luck. There is a lot of
competition out there so you really have to make yourself stand out from the
crowd; of course it’s also about having the right experience as well. I like
people who have started as an assistant because I feel like they have a true
understanding of what it is like to work at different levels in Human Resources.
How should I put
together my portfolio? What do you look for?
Creating a blog or a website is a great way to present your portfolio.
This really can show the time and effort you put into starting your career, as
well as enabling us to see if your personality would fit with us as a business.
Boohoo is an online only retailer, so it’s essential for candidates to showcase
an understanding of the online market.
What other
qualifications do you look for beyond the degree?
As I mentioned previously creating a blog is great, but this
does not mean you are now a fashion guru. Be prepared to get some hands on
experience such as a summer internship to really get a feel of how a fashion
house works. I don’t think fashion is really how anybody expects it and it’s a
career you will love or hate, so make sure early on it is what you want!
What are the growth
areas in terms of occupations and the declining areas?
I would have to say online and social are major growth areas.
More than ever people are choosing their purchases from peers and communities
across the internet, whether it’s from forums, Facebook pages or online blogs.
Fashion houses have needed to react to this trend by ensuring they are online
savvy. Social Media managers and blogger outreach managers are a big must in
the fashion industry at the moment. I would say there aren’t really any areas
in decline for employment as we still need customer service, buying, PR and
content. The only difference is they need to adapt to how people buy their
clothes today.
Friday 26 July 2013
Sports Direct Graduate Scheme - a real life experience
Emily Matthews, Derby University Graphic Designer has recently secured a graduate placement with Sports Direct based in Nottinghamshire. She shares her recruitment and selection experience here. Read on to discover more...
Sports Direct Graduate Scheme
In July this year I started my two month placement on the Sports Direct graduate scheme, working in the ecommerce department doing SEO ( Search Engine Optimisation).
The application process!
I came across the job advertisement by chance after searching for the Sports Directs website and clicking the careers link. The advertisement was very engaging and there were lots of incentives to draw people in. I signed up by putting my basic details in, so there was no lengthy application process or space to write a persuasive cover letter to prove why they should hire me. About a week or so later I was invited to take an online psychometric and maths test, something I had done several times before, so I wasn’t too worried about it. I found the tests very hard and after an hour and half working through all the questions, I had little faith that anything would come of it!
Surprisingly to me, shortly after I was informed I passed the tests and I was now invited to attend an assessment day! In preparation for the assessment day I had to do a swot analysis of the Sports Direct website, which I would present at some point during the day. This was a good opportunity to research the company and get to know a bit more about my prospective employers.
The Assessment day!
The day itself day was really relaxed and everyone was so friendly! I didn’t feel under pressure or too nervous when presenting to my group or having group discussions. The interview went really well, the interviewees were friendly and chatty, so it felt like more of a talk about my education and career goals than an interview where I’m trying to sell myself.
At the end of the day we were all told we had been accepted onto the 2 month internship! I had a feeling they were going to say something along those lines, but I’m sure it had just been wishful thinking! I was quite overwhelmed as I left the building, someone had actually given me a job!!
The job!
Now that I have been working here for 4 weeks, I have learnt a lot about SEO and ecommerce which has been a great opportunity for me to not only further my skills and knowledge, but see if I like this area of work and whether I want to stick at it, which I certainly do! Over the 2 months, we have been given a project based on SEO and improving the rankings on google. I have been assigned the watersports category and from there I had to choose 3 keywords, wetsuit, beach shelter and kickboard, that I am trying to get ranked higher on google by the end. To do this I have to create backlinks by guest blogging and linking my keyword back to the website. Blogging is something I’ve always been interested in doing, but never knew what to write, so I’ve really enjoyed having a go at writing and seeing it published is a great feeling! It can get quite difficult to create backlinks and you have to be really motivated to keep trying and not give up.
The Scheme.
I feel the scheme has been such an amazing opportunity for me, that I want to get the absolute most out of it! I have worked hard and continue to change my approach when tactics aren’t working, to ensure I get good results at the end. There is a potential job for everyone at the end of the scheme, providing they prove they are beneficial to the company by working hard and getting good results. There are also some amazing prizes at the including a large cash sum and your student fee’s paid! Even if you don’t win a prize or get a full time job at the end, the scheme is still an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and looks great on your cv, so if you get accepted onto it you’re getting a lot out of it regardless what happens afterwards!
Sports Direct Graduate Scheme
In July this year I started my two month placement on the Sports Direct graduate scheme, working in the ecommerce department doing SEO ( Search Engine Optimisation).
The application process!
I came across the job advertisement by chance after searching for the Sports Directs website and clicking the careers link. The advertisement was very engaging and there were lots of incentives to draw people in. I signed up by putting my basic details in, so there was no lengthy application process or space to write a persuasive cover letter to prove why they should hire me. About a week or so later I was invited to take an online psychometric and maths test, something I had done several times before, so I wasn’t too worried about it. I found the tests very hard and after an hour and half working through all the questions, I had little faith that anything would come of it!
Surprisingly to me, shortly after I was informed I passed the tests and I was now invited to attend an assessment day! In preparation for the assessment day I had to do a swot analysis of the Sports Direct website, which I would present at some point during the day. This was a good opportunity to research the company and get to know a bit more about my prospective employers.
The Assessment day!
The day itself day was really relaxed and everyone was so friendly! I didn’t feel under pressure or too nervous when presenting to my group or having group discussions. The interview went really well, the interviewees were friendly and chatty, so it felt like more of a talk about my education and career goals than an interview where I’m trying to sell myself.
At the end of the day we were all told we had been accepted onto the 2 month internship! I had a feeling they were going to say something along those lines, but I’m sure it had just been wishful thinking! I was quite overwhelmed as I left the building, someone had actually given me a job!!
The job!
Now that I have been working here for 4 weeks, I have learnt a lot about SEO and ecommerce which has been a great opportunity for me to not only further my skills and knowledge, but see if I like this area of work and whether I want to stick at it, which I certainly do! Over the 2 months, we have been given a project based on SEO and improving the rankings on google. I have been assigned the watersports category and from there I had to choose 3 keywords, wetsuit, beach shelter and kickboard, that I am trying to get ranked higher on google by the end. To do this I have to create backlinks by guest blogging and linking my keyword back to the website. Blogging is something I’ve always been interested in doing, but never knew what to write, so I’ve really enjoyed having a go at writing and seeing it published is a great feeling! It can get quite difficult to create backlinks and you have to be really motivated to keep trying and not give up.
The Scheme.
I feel the scheme has been such an amazing opportunity for me, that I want to get the absolute most out of it! I have worked hard and continue to change my approach when tactics aren’t working, to ensure I get good results at the end. There is a potential job for everyone at the end of the scheme, providing they prove they are beneficial to the company by working hard and getting good results. There are also some amazing prizes at the including a large cash sum and your student fee’s paid! Even if you don’t win a prize or get a full time job at the end, the scheme is still an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and looks great on your cv, so if you get accepted onto it you’re getting a lot out of it regardless what happens afterwards!
Let's do Business with Derby Evolve
Evolve has been awarded ERDF funding for a project to support new and growing businesses in Derby.
The Let's do business will be launched on 20 September, 8am -10.30am at the Enterprise Centre. Put the date in your diary now, more information will follow soon.
In the meantime, can you help us?
We need to find out what types of support you need to develop your business so that we can develop a full series of workshops, masterclasses and seminars.
• Please complete the short online questionnaire by 9 August.
Your invitation to the Let's do business launch will arrive in your inbox soon. Keep a look out for it and join us to find out how Let's do business can benefit you and your business.
Kind regards,
Laura Williams
Let's do business Project Manager
P.S. Are you on social media? Please connect with us on Twitter @Evolve_Derby and Facebook Evolve Derby to keep up to date with the latest news about Let's do business.
Special membership offer for 2013 Designer/Maker Graduates - Design Factory
Special membership offer for the Design Factory for 2013 Graduates
Only 10 days to go until our next membership deadline and if you're a 2013 graduate then we have a special offer for you!
Apply to join Design Factory before 1st August 2013 and we'll waive our standard application fee!
Our 'Fresh' level of membership is ideal for graduates and is now open to designer makers based anywhere in the UK. Fresh membership is just £40 per year and can be paid in instalments after selection.
All membership information can be downloaded from our membership page or contact our Membership Manager, Hayley Banks - hayley@designfactory.org.uk
if you have any queries.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Only 10 days to go until our next membership deadline and if you're a 2013 graduate then we have a special offer for you!
Apply to join Design Factory before 1st August 2013 and we'll waive our standard application fee!
Our 'Fresh' level of membership is ideal for graduates and is now open to designer makers based anywhere in the UK. Fresh membership is just £40 per year and can be paid in instalments after selection.
All membership information can be downloaded from our membership page or contact our Membership Manager, Hayley Banks - hayley@designfactory.org.uk
if you have any queries.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Apply for Artist Residency and Volunteer Programme deadline: 3rd Aug 2013
rEvive
Art In Empty Shops
Artist Residency and Volunteer Programme
rEvive is an arts in empty shops project, run voluntarily by CAFÉ ( Culture and Arts Forum Erewash) initially jointly funded by Arts Council England and Erewash Borough Council.
CAFE is a not -for-profit organisation established in 2009 by local artists, arts providers and Erewash Borough Council Arts Development team. The group was created as a means of supporting the development of arts, culture and creativity in the area. CAFÉ is free to join and has around 90 members including visual artists, arts organisations, makers, writers, performers, musicians, film makers, curators and arts administrators living and working in Erewash. It is an independent constituted group.
rEvive aims to bring professional and voluntary arts by local artists and performers, arts organisations, community groups and schools into the heart of Long Eaton and Ilkeston town centre. Empty shops are being filled with creative workshops, performances and exhibitions with the aim of revitalising the town centres, encouraging increased retail enterprise and engaging local residents and visitors in creative activities.
The current rEvive shops are :
59 Market Place, Long eaton
Ex - Burtons , The Albion Centre, Bath Street, Ilkeston. DE7 8AG
Application for creative and volunteering opportunities
********
Thank you for applying to become a part of our rEvive programme of creative events. We are very proud to be involved in this wonderful scheme which aims to be of great benefit to our community and those who become involved.
It offers the opportunity for creatives to develop ideas, display work and gain valuable experience. Volunteers also benefit through engagement with creative activities and the local community.
********************
About You
Name.
Address.
Email.
Telephone
Website/Social Media
On completion of this you will be added to our mailing list. Please state here if you would rather not ......
What you can do
What do you propose to do or how you would like to be involved in our programme. There are a number of ways that you could participate, for example;
Creatives.......
Exhibition/performance / Workshops / Guest Curation
Group Show/Collective / Long/short term residency
Using the space to install and document your work for portfolio building.
Using the space as experience for more formal exhibition opportunities .
Etc ...
Volunteers ........
We welcome all levels of experience for our volunteers. You may be an artist who wishes to;
Research and develop their own ideas .
Gain valuable volunteering experience.
Engage with and discuss the work of the artists.
Meet others who are involved with the programme and broaden your knowledge of the arts.
Make contact with our ever growing network of creatives and organisations in our area and become informed about other opportunities.................
Please use no more than 1 sheet of paper to summarise your proposal or simply type here...........
More About You
Please give us some more details about your past work or involvement with other creative projects. Don’t worry if you haven’t been involved with anything before. We need this information to know how much or how little support each individual may require.
Please use no more than 1 sheet of paper or type here........
Images of your work.
If relevant , please supply images or documentation of your work.
When
Although it may not be possible to give you these dates, please tell us your preferred dates and times for your involvement.
Each shop needs to be open for a minimum of 4 days per week.
Artists will need to be responsible for 50% of this time (2 days)
Each day or half day will need to be manned by 2 people.
For example, an artist may propose to have a space for 1 month.
They may state that every Friday and Saturday , they can be in the shop. The artist will need to be responsible for involving another person to be with them.
rEvive will then organise volunteers for a minimum of 2 more days per week.
Dates/ Days Available.........
Finally......
Please note any special requirements or questions here.
It is also worth noting that artists may use the time spent in the shop as match funding towards funding applications.
DEADLINE FOR 1ST ROUND: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Please forward all applications to
Diana Shepherd
dishepherd@hotmail.com
with many thanks
The rEvive team
Art In Empty Shops
Artist Residency and Volunteer Programme
rEvive is an arts in empty shops project, run voluntarily by CAFÉ ( Culture and Arts Forum Erewash) initially jointly funded by Arts Council England and Erewash Borough Council.
CAFE is a not -for-profit organisation established in 2009 by local artists, arts providers and Erewash Borough Council Arts Development team. The group was created as a means of supporting the development of arts, culture and creativity in the area. CAFÉ is free to join and has around 90 members including visual artists, arts organisations, makers, writers, performers, musicians, film makers, curators and arts administrators living and working in Erewash. It is an independent constituted group.
rEvive aims to bring professional and voluntary arts by local artists and performers, arts organisations, community groups and schools into the heart of Long Eaton and Ilkeston town centre. Empty shops are being filled with creative workshops, performances and exhibitions with the aim of revitalising the town centres, encouraging increased retail enterprise and engaging local residents and visitors in creative activities.
The current rEvive shops are :
59 Market Place, Long eaton
Ex - Burtons , The Albion Centre, Bath Street, Ilkeston. DE7 8AG
Application for creative and volunteering opportunities
********
Thank you for applying to become a part of our rEvive programme of creative events. We are very proud to be involved in this wonderful scheme which aims to be of great benefit to our community and those who become involved.
It offers the opportunity for creatives to develop ideas, display work and gain valuable experience. Volunteers also benefit through engagement with creative activities and the local community.
********************
About You
Name.
Address.
Email.
Telephone
Website/Social Media
On completion of this you will be added to our mailing list. Please state here if you would rather not ......
What you can do
What do you propose to do or how you would like to be involved in our programme. There are a number of ways that you could participate, for example;
Creatives.......
Exhibition/performance / Workshops / Guest Curation
Group Show/Collective / Long/short term residency
Using the space to install and document your work for portfolio building.
Using the space as experience for more formal exhibition opportunities .
Etc ...
Volunteers ........
We welcome all levels of experience for our volunteers. You may be an artist who wishes to;
Research and develop their own ideas .
Gain valuable volunteering experience.
Engage with and discuss the work of the artists.
Meet others who are involved with the programme and broaden your knowledge of the arts.
Make contact with our ever growing network of creatives and organisations in our area and become informed about other opportunities.................
Please use no more than 1 sheet of paper to summarise your proposal or simply type here...........
More About You
Please give us some more details about your past work or involvement with other creative projects. Don’t worry if you haven’t been involved with anything before. We need this information to know how much or how little support each individual may require.
Please use no more than 1 sheet of paper or type here........
Images of your work.
If relevant , please supply images or documentation of your work.
When
Although it may not be possible to give you these dates, please tell us your preferred dates and times for your involvement.
Each shop needs to be open for a minimum of 4 days per week.
Artists will need to be responsible for 50% of this time (2 days)
Each day or half day will need to be manned by 2 people.
For example, an artist may propose to have a space for 1 month.
They may state that every Friday and Saturday , they can be in the shop. The artist will need to be responsible for involving another person to be with them.
rEvive will then organise volunteers for a minimum of 2 more days per week.
Dates/ Days Available.........
Finally......
Please note any special requirements or questions here.
It is also worth noting that artists may use the time spent in the shop as match funding towards funding applications.
DEADLINE FOR 1ST ROUND: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Please forward all applications to
Diana Shepherd
dishepherd@hotmail.com
with many thanks
The rEvive team
Wednesday 24 July 2013
Quark Catalogue Designer - temporary paid work. Derby based
Graphic Designers.
Quark Catalogue Designer - temporary paid work
Closing date: 31/07/2013
Salary range - Competitive salary
For all details register at our vacancy database @ www.derby.ac.uk/careers
Quark Catalogue Designer - temporary paid work
Closing date: 31/07/2013
Salary range - Competitive salary
For all details register at our vacancy database @ www.derby.ac.uk/careers
Friday 12 July 2013
Children's music group leaders - several paid jobs - East Midlands
Children's music group leaders - several paid jobs - East Midlands posted on our vacancy database.
Register and apply here.
Register and apply here.
Graphic Designer/Artworker vacancy - East Midlands
Graphic Designer/Artworker vacancy - East Midlands posted on our vacancy database.
Register and apply here
Register and apply here
Derby Student Union vacancies
We have posted various vacancies for Derby Uni Student Union on our vacancy database.
Register to see all vacancies and apply!
Register to see all vacancies and apply!
Friday 28 June 2013
Live Event Technical Asst vacancies at Derby Live
Live Event Technicial Assistants vacancies at Derby Live
£7.42 per hour
Derby LIVE is looking to expand its pool of casual technical staff to help with the backstage responsibilities of running its increasingly busy venues.
We are looking for candidates with experience in at least one of the following areas: lighting, sound, AV, or staging.
You will work across all of Derby LIVE’s venues on a rota basis, covering shows from ‘Rock and Roll’ to large scale musical theatre, and must be able to lift and handle heavy equipment.
A flexible approach to working times is essential. You will be required to work some weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The number of hours you work each week will vary depending on demand.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July 2013.
For application details register at our vacancy database: http://derby.prospects.ac.uk/
Want to work in Fashion - what are you worth?
Want to work in Fashion - what are you worth?
There are times in the fashion industry when you may need to name your price and suggest a starting salary at interview. As you progress in your career there may be times when you want to re - negotiate your salary.
Drapersjobs.com has a new salary tracker on it's site that will help you to compare salaries across the sector.
There are times in the fashion industry when you may need to name your price and suggest a starting salary at interview. As you progress in your career there may be times when you want to re - negotiate your salary.
Drapersjobs.com has a new salary tracker on it's site that will help you to compare salaries across the sector.
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Volunteer on Britains historical buildings
CSV Heritage Camp Volunteers vacancies
CSV Heritage Camps involve young people aged 16-25, from all round Europe and the UK, helping to preserve Britain’s beautiful historic buildings. Each camp runs for a week and there are camps throughout July and August at cathedrals, churches and other buildings of historical interest across the country.
No previous experience is required. Volunteers mix with other young people from across the country and Europe, and have the opportunity to take part in an exciting week of development and team work.
Types of activities volunteers could get involved in might include restoring monuments and statues, re-laying stone pathways, maintaining ornamental woodwork and brass features, clearing crypts and cellars, painting, gardening or restoring graveyards. Without the time and energy of volunteers, many of these jobs would not get done putting spectacular buildings at risk.
All details on our vacancy database.
CSV Heritage Camps involve young people aged 16-25, from all round Europe and the UK, helping to preserve Britain’s beautiful historic buildings. Each camp runs for a week and there are camps throughout July and August at cathedrals, churches and other buildings of historical interest across the country.
No previous experience is required. Volunteers mix with other young people from across the country and Europe, and have the opportunity to take part in an exciting week of development and team work.
Types of activities volunteers could get involved in might include restoring monuments and statues, re-laying stone pathways, maintaining ornamental woodwork and brass features, clearing crypts and cellars, painting, gardening or restoring graveyards. Without the time and energy of volunteers, many of these jobs would not get done putting spectacular buildings at risk.
All details on our vacancy database.
Marketing/Graphic Design vacancy closing date 30.6.13
Marketing/Graphic Design vacancy closing date 30.6.13
A vacancy for someone with marketing and or graphic design background at a Nottingham based company has been posted on our vacancy database.
See all details on this and our other vacancies.
A vacancy for someone with marketing and or graphic design background at a Nottingham based company has been posted on our vacancy database.
See all details on this and our other vacancies.
Friday 24 May 2013
Creative Project Leader vacancy - National Ass of Colleges & Uni Entrepreneurs
Creative Project Leader vacancy - National Association of Colleges and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE)
In a nutshell we think the amount of creative students who are leaving full time study without any experience or understanding of how to combine their passion with making money is pretty worrying – if you agree, and want to help us to start solving this problem, this role could be for you.
All details here
In a nutshell we think the amount of creative students who are leaving full time study without any experience or understanding of how to combine their passion with making money is pretty worrying – if you agree, and want to help us to start solving this problem, this role could be for you.
All details here
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Win cash prizes and placements at Sports Direct HQ - Notts
We have been contacted by Nottinghamshire based company Sports Direct to promote opportunities for finalists to compete for placements. The talent scheme is for people who are interestedf in developing Google campaigns and SEO work. They are especially interested in attracting web design, web development and multimedia people.
Take a look here if you are interested.
Take a look here if you are interested.
Monday 20 May 2013
Friday 17 May 2013
Event planning /social media PR Intern role at Derbyshire Vintage Event Company
Event planning /social media PR Intern role at Derbyshire Vintage Event Company.
A Derbyshire based events company needs you! We are nearly four years old, have a strong brand identity & are firmly established & loved in the wedding & events industry.
We offer vintage hire, event planning & styling, afternoon tea catering, VW campervan hire & have a fantastic team of waiting staff.
We are looking for a student who has a passion for event planning & fashion (with a particular interest in vintage fashion) who can make a substantial contribution to our newsletters, social media contact and blog posts.
The role will include researching and writing for social media and the newsletters ( approx. 3 hours a week), and assisting us with styling & setting up events( approx one every two weeks)
The position is unpaid but could lead to future paid opportunities. We are willing to pay travel expenses and if you are ever working with us’ waiting on’, we will pay the standard rate. We have a very busy few months coming up.
This opportunity would benefit an enthusiastic, self-motivated student or graduate who is eager to learn, has excellent English language skills and has an avid interest in fashion, event planning, blogging, PR & social media.
You will:
Develop creative thinking, research and writing skills.
Learn how to write and develop a blog.
Work to a brief.
Gain an understanding of the events industry
Have client contact & work alongside others.
Work on events from the initial client contact through to execution.
Reach our target audience through social media campaigns and consumer awareness such as Facebook and Twitter.
Be available to start with immediate effect.
Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you should be considered for the position to karen@darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk
Karen Eggleton
Director
www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/darbyandjoanvin
http://twitter.com/darbyandjoanvin
A Derbyshire based events company needs you! We are nearly four years old, have a strong brand identity & are firmly established & loved in the wedding & events industry.
We offer vintage hire, event planning & styling, afternoon tea catering, VW campervan hire & have a fantastic team of waiting staff.
We are looking for a student who has a passion for event planning & fashion (with a particular interest in vintage fashion) who can make a substantial contribution to our newsletters, social media contact and blog posts.
The role will include researching and writing for social media and the newsletters ( approx. 3 hours a week), and assisting us with styling & setting up events( approx one every two weeks)
The position is unpaid but could lead to future paid opportunities. We are willing to pay travel expenses and if you are ever working with us’ waiting on’, we will pay the standard rate. We have a very busy few months coming up.
This opportunity would benefit an enthusiastic, self-motivated student or graduate who is eager to learn, has excellent English language skills and has an avid interest in fashion, event planning, blogging, PR & social media.
You will:
Develop creative thinking, research and writing skills.
Learn how to write and develop a blog.
Work to a brief.
Gain an understanding of the events industry
Have client contact & work alongside others.
Work on events from the initial client contact through to execution.
Reach our target audience through social media campaigns and consumer awareness such as Facebook and Twitter.
Be available to start with immediate effect.
Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you should be considered for the position to karen@darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk
Karen Eggleton
Director
www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/darbyandjoanvin
http://twitter.com/darbyandjoanvin
Digital Media Developer vacancy. cl date 31/5/13
Charnwood Training Group are looking to recruit a Digital Media Developer to work on the production of video, still photography and aspects of visual design in creating high quality training materials.
This is a full-time permanent post with a starting salary of £19,000
The closing date for applications is the 31st May 2013
The job description and personal specification for this post can be found at the University of Derby Careers vacancy database. To register on the database click here
This is a full-time permanent post with a starting salary of £19,000
The closing date for applications is the 31st May 2013
The job description and personal specification for this post can be found at the University of Derby Careers vacancy database. To register on the database click here
We have JOB VACANCIES
Looking for that GOOD job?
The University of Derby Careers Centre is posting regional, national and international vacancies daily on our vacancy database. There are creative roles posted all the time.
To see vacancies you may be interested in register on the database and to ensure you don't miss anything, set up email alerts to your phone or computer.
Good luck job hunting.
The University of Derby Careers Centre is posting regional, national and international vacancies daily on our vacancy database. There are creative roles posted all the time.
To see vacancies you may be interested in register on the database and to ensure you don't miss anything, set up email alerts to your phone or computer.
Good luck job hunting.
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Fashion bloggers wanted
Wanted: someone passionate about fashion who avidly keeps up to date with fashion news, trends and style advice
They are needed to write a weekly fashion summary/blog - latest trends, who has been seen wearing what etc. The content will be used on whichwhenwear.com a new website that solves outfit/style dilemmas for it's registered users.
Salary: negotiable hourly rate.
The ideal person will have good grammar and is able to summarise the week's news and events in a concise, lively and friendly way. They will also be expected to meet a weekly Friday 11am e-mail deadline.
We are hoping to improve traffic to a site that presently has over 2,000 Twitter followers
Anyone interested in applying please e-mail elliot@whichwhenwear.com
with 'Fashion summary' as the subject line. Please include, in your own words three fashion items from the previous 7 days stating where you sourced the items.
They are needed to write a weekly fashion summary/blog - latest trends, who has been seen wearing what etc. The content will be used on whichwhenwear.com a new website that solves outfit/style dilemmas for it's registered users.
Salary: negotiable hourly rate.
The ideal person will have good grammar and is able to summarise the week's news and events in a concise, lively and friendly way. They will also be expected to meet a weekly Friday 11am e-mail deadline.
We are hoping to improve traffic to a site that presently has over 2,000 Twitter followers
Anyone interested in applying please e-mail elliot@whichwhenwear.com
with 'Fashion summary' as the subject line. Please include, in your own words three fashion items from the previous 7 days stating where you sourced the items.
Asst Garment/Quality Technician vacancy closing date 14/6/13
Vacancy for an Assistant Garment/ Quality Technician at Alsico Laucuba in the North West of England.
Closing date 14/06/2013
Competitive salary
The role:
•Provide technical assistance to overseas factories by developing and implementing on-line production standards
•Check pre-production samples for measurements, quality, construction methods, fabric and labelling
•Assist with AQL inspections of in-coming deliveries from overseas factories
•Producing statistical reports for factories based on the AQL inspection reports and customer returns
The candidate:
•A willingness to travel overseas independently is essential
•Have a good knowledge of patterns, garment construction methods and machinery
•Excellent IT skills
•Excellent communication skills
•To be flexible and work well within a small dedicated team
Alsico Laucuba Limited is part of the €140m worldwide Alsico group producing high performance & protective work wear with bases in Europe, N. Africa and S.E. Asia. We currently have an opportunity for a recent graduate with a garment technology degree or other related qualification to join our team based in Preston.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Louise Fallows at Alsico Laucuba Limited, Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9ZD or email to: Louise.fallows@alsico.co.uk
Closing date 14/06/2013
Competitive salary
The role:
•Provide technical assistance to overseas factories by developing and implementing on-line production standards
•Check pre-production samples for measurements, quality, construction methods, fabric and labelling
•Assist with AQL inspections of in-coming deliveries from overseas factories
•Producing statistical reports for factories based on the AQL inspection reports and customer returns
The candidate:
•A willingness to travel overseas independently is essential
•Have a good knowledge of patterns, garment construction methods and machinery
•Excellent IT skills
•Excellent communication skills
•To be flexible and work well within a small dedicated team
Alsico Laucuba Limited is part of the €140m worldwide Alsico group producing high performance & protective work wear with bases in Europe, N. Africa and S.E. Asia. We currently have an opportunity for a recent graduate with a garment technology degree or other related qualification to join our team based in Preston.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Louise Fallows at Alsico Laucuba Limited, Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9ZD or email to: Louise.fallows@alsico.co.uk
Artists filmmakers Film screening and Q & A at QUAD. May 18th.
QUAD PRESENTS
Choreographing the City
Film Screenings and Q&A with Charlotte Ginsborg & Melanie Manchot
Saturday 18th May at 3:00pm, the Box at QUAD. Cost: £3
Choreographing the City is a screening featuring films by three prominent artist filmmakers whose work addresses how disparate social groups interact and use public space. The films all subvert the documentary format, working with non-actors but including staged, scripted and fantastical events alongside observed behaviour.
TO BOOK CALL QUAD BOX OFFICE ON: 01332 290606
Charlotte Ginsborg, Melior Street, 65mins, 2011
The film, a musical documentary, is set in a small London Street and features eight individuals all linked to the street through work, religion or homelessness. Within the film Ginsborg explores experiences of community, transience and belonging within the city as people start to sing about their thoughts in a score developed in collaboration with the composer Gabriel Prokofiev.
Melanie Manchot, Celebration (Cyprus Street), 10mins 20secs, 2010
Based on the rich history of public street parties in London’s East End, the film pivots around a group portrait. Manchot worked with the residents of Cyprus Street in Bethnal Green collaborating on preparations for a party and inviting active participation in the film. Through an extended, visually arresting, continual tracking shot the piece investigates the relation between still and moving images, photography and film.
Adam Vackar, Improvement, 5mins, 2009
A long-line of people are waiting in a large warehouse setting for what appears to be a casting call. The film brings together homeless people who undergo a set of transformative procedures turning them into ‘normal’ people. After their changeover is completed, Vackar's actors remain motionless under the spotlights, modeling their
‘normality’.
Choreographing the City
Film Screenings and Q&A with Charlotte Ginsborg & Melanie Manchot
Saturday 18th May at 3:00pm, the Box at QUAD. Cost: £3
Choreographing the City is a screening featuring films by three prominent artist filmmakers whose work addresses how disparate social groups interact and use public space. The films all subvert the documentary format, working with non-actors but including staged, scripted and fantastical events alongside observed behaviour.
TO BOOK CALL QUAD BOX OFFICE ON: 01332 290606
Charlotte Ginsborg, Melior Street, 65mins, 2011
The film, a musical documentary, is set in a small London Street and features eight individuals all linked to the street through work, religion or homelessness. Within the film Ginsborg explores experiences of community, transience and belonging within the city as people start to sing about their thoughts in a score developed in collaboration with the composer Gabriel Prokofiev.
Melanie Manchot, Celebration (Cyprus Street), 10mins 20secs, 2010
Based on the rich history of public street parties in London’s East End, the film pivots around a group portrait. Manchot worked with the residents of Cyprus Street in Bethnal Green collaborating on preparations for a party and inviting active participation in the film. Through an extended, visually arresting, continual tracking shot the piece investigates the relation between still and moving images, photography and film.
Adam Vackar, Improvement, 5mins, 2009
A long-line of people are waiting in a large warehouse setting for what appears to be a casting call. The film brings together homeless people who undergo a set of transformative procedures turning them into ‘normal’ people. After their changeover is completed, Vackar's actors remain motionless under the spotlights, modeling their
‘normality’.
Tuesday 14 May 2013
VACANCY – ASSISTANT BABY AND CHILDRENSWEAR DESIGNER
VACANCY – ASSISTANT BABY AND CHILDRENSWEAR DESIGNER
The Company:
A&J Carter Ltd are a world class design-led manufacturer of Baby and Childrenswear. Our success is based on mould-breaking design in the UK and benchmark setting production in Asia. Our client base comprises many of the world’s leading retailers. In a highly stimulating workplace you’ll be part of a talented, motivated, hard working, fun loving and professional team.
Baby and Childrenswear Designer – The Role
• Use Inspirational travel and research to drive the most creative and innovative product development for your specific Retailer accounts
• Collaboratively work with, and brief artwork requirements to, the In house and Freelance Graphics team & manage deadlines according to critical path to drive on trend and directional handwriting and executional techniques
• In conjunction with your line manager, manage individual Critical Paths for each customer and range and ensure that these are updated weekly
• Ensure that your ranges deliver the appropriate handwriting through creative design, attention to detail and understanding of retail price
• Work closely with our China R&D and Hong Kong office.
Assistant Childrenswear Designer – The Candidate
• A Team Player
• Must be able to deliver trend forecasting and seasonal direction with enthusiasm and passion
• Strong presentation skills
• An understanding of garment construction, fabrication and embellishment
• Have excellent illustrative skills, as well as being fashion aware, and able to translate broader fashion trends into babywear.
• A good knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential.
• Exuding personal charisma, strategic thinking and a passion for design
Childrenswear Designer – The Package
• Commensurate with experience
Please send your CV and examples of your work to Caroline Membrey Head of Design
Caroline.membrey@ajcarter.co.uk
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All students & grads - Win $1000 by designing a party outfit for Urban Outfitters.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Website: UrbanOutfitters.com
Location: Open to applicants worldwide.
Age/Experience: Any graduate holding an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an established higher-educational institution, having graduated after 2011 and who is not in full-time employment.
How: Upload your entry design and technical spec onto ARTS THREAD. To do this –register and tick the ‘Urban Outfitters Holiday 13 competition’ entry box. Read the competition brief and upload your design onto ARTS THREAD. Finally, email us at uo@artsthread.com to confirm your entry.
Entry: Free
Deadline: May 29 2013
Location: Open to applicants worldwide.
Age/Experience: Any graduate holding an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an established higher-educational institution, having graduated after 2011 and who is not in full-time employment.
How: Upload your entry design and technical spec onto ARTS THREAD. To do this –register and tick the ‘Urban Outfitters Holiday 13 competition’ entry box. Read the competition brief and upload your design onto ARTS THREAD. Finally, email us at uo@artsthread.com to confirm your entry.
Entry: Free
Deadline: May 29 2013
Prize: There will be 5 identical prizes of:
$1000 Cash +
$250 Urban Outfitters gift card +
Winning designs will be produced by Urban Outfitters and sold in select stores in the US & online at UrbanOutfitters.com +
Item will have a custom swing tag featuring the designer’s name +
A trip to New York for an exclusive launch party
$1000 Cash +
$250 Urban Outfitters gift card +
Winning designs will be produced by Urban Outfitters and sold in select stores in the US & online at UrbanOutfitters.com +
Item will have a custom swing tag featuring the designer’s name +
A trip to New York for an exclusive launch party
Competition:
URBAN OUTFITTERS & ARTS THREAD are proud to introduce the Make It Design Competition!
URBAN OUTFITTERS & ARTS THREAD are proud to introduce the Make It Design Competition!
We like to party, but we need your help getting ready! Design something amazing for our Urban Outfitter girl to wear to a party this winter. Five winning designers will receive an incredible prize package and have their pieces sold at select Urban Outfitters stores! Can you make it?!
Judging Criteria
40% creativity
40% originality
20% faithfulness to brief
40% creativity
40% originality
20% faithfulness to brief
Details
- Design – for the Urban Outfitters Customer (female)
- Category – any piece of women’s apparel (dress, top, blouse, jacket, embellished tee etc)
- Fabrication – any (knit or woven textiles)
- Season – Winter 2013 to be in store by Novmeber 2013
- Urban Outfitters Retail Price Range $89 – $119
Technical Spec must include -
- Flat drawing Front & Back
- All dimensions
- All fabrics and trims
- Any special stitching and applications
- Pantone #s for all colors used.
For more information, download the competition brief.
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