ARTS THREAD CREATIVE START-UP WORKSHOP 6th February 11am - 2pm

LOOKING TO GO FREELANCE OR START YOUR OWN CREATIVE BUSINESS?

ARTS THREAD is working with Launcher Start-Up Loans – a UK government-backed initiative to provide loans for between £1000 and £10,000 for new creative start up business or freelance alongside FREE mentoring support to help them succeed.
 

FREE start-up workshop in Old Street, London taking place on:

Thursday 06 February 2014, 11am - 2pm Drop-In

For more information please visit: http://www.artsthread.com/entrepreneurs-2/

VACANCY: Full time Graduate Web Developer, closing date 21st February 2014

GRS has a newly created opportunity to join their growing business as a web developer.

Starting on smaller projects the successful candidtae will be responsible for the design, layout and graphical aspects of a client’s website – how the site works and how it looks using ASP and ASP.NET.

The chosen candidate may also be involved in some general maintenance and updating of an existing client site.

This may lead to larger projects and become more involved with the client throughout each stage of a website from initial design concept through to the final stages of it being handed over for the client to manage.

Register on our vacancy database for further details and application information.

Product Launch Intern Opportunity, 100 hours, closing date 7th February 2014

Great intern opportunity to work for a Derby based company, Soutron.

Soutron is looking for a savvy self-starter to design and plan a PR campaign for the launch of CEBIS in the UK. This will include market research, defining a social media strategy as well as drafting press releases and case studies.

 

The successfull candidate will also hold responsibility for drafting an overall marketing plan, which will include the design of individual campaign material, building a project database and implementing the designed project strategy.

 

This internship will be for 100 hours and will be paid at a competitive hourly rate; if you are a current student this can be worked flexibly around your studies. The hours will be spread over a minimum of six weeks.

 

Register on our vacancy database for further details and application information.

Paid Intern Opportunity: Graphic Design, closing date 7th February 2014

Great opportunity for a paid internship as a Graphic Designer for a Derby based company.

This is a short term project for a creative and innovative student to create a visual representation of the abilities of the CEBIS software.

 

Responsibilities within the role will include the design of an ‘Info-Graphic’, to produce 3 different designs that show in a graphical form what the CEBIS system is and does.

 

This internship will be for 100 hours and will be paid at a competitive hourly rate; if you are a current student this can be worked flexibly around your studies.

 

Register on our vacancy database for further details and application information.

Job Vacancy: Full Time Writer, 6 month Contract, closing date 7th February 2014

Full Time Writer required for a Derby based company, initially a 6 month contract. The chosen candidate will be required to research, plan and create online features. Contacting brands, calling in products, and on occasion arranging photo-shoots, there will also be opportunities for press trips and having ownership over the blog with the view to progress within the role, and ultimately impact upon the organisation.

The successfull candidate will have a genuine passion for men’s grooming, fashion and lifestyle and will be 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.

 

Register on our vacancy database for further details and application information.

Job Vacancy for Graphic/Web Designer, 6 month contract, closing date 6th February 2014

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graphic/Web Designer to join a dedicated Studio and Web 2 Print Team.

The successfull 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.

Register on our vacancy database for further details and application information.

Self employment events at Derby Evolve

The Derby Evolve team are running a range of interesting business start up events and networking events over the next few weeks.
Take a look here for all details and to book a place on events.