the adobe creative apprenticeship

Wondering how to take that first real step into a creative career? Adobe’s new programme could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Their brand-new, paid apprenticeship scheme offers the chance to apply for roles with creative companies across the UK – from design studios to agencies and in-house teams. But that’s not all they have in store; we’ve partnered with Adobe to make sure you get all the details on how you can get involved.

What is the Creative Apprenticeship programme? Starting out in the creative industry can feel vague. There’s often no clear next step, and this is exactly where Adobe wants to help – by giving structure to a stage of the journey that can feel unsupported.

Hosted on Behance, Adobe’s platform for showcasing creative work, the initiative is much more than just offering placements. Built around three key elements, Adobe has designed a programme that helps you build experience and put ideas into practice:

• A free learning hub: Packed with career guides, courses and events, the Career Resource Center also includes the Creative Career Discord server – a space for portfolio reviews, career chats and more
• Paid commissions: A chance to complete paid freelance work for Adobe (available to those based in UK, US and Canada)
• The apprenticeship scheme: Offering placements with incredible creative companies (available to those based in UK, US and Canada)

Adobe is partnering with a selection of amazing creative companies to offer paid apprenticeships that last from three to six months. It’s making this possible by offering each company $20,000 USD to help cover the cost of pay and the team’s support and time. And these aren’t just any creative companies – they’re some of the most exciting names in the industry.

How does designing visual identities with Studio NARI sound? Or contributing to cutting-edge editorial work at It’s Nice That; maybe experimenting with fresh ideas at NOT Wieden+Kennedy...

These placements will be available in the UK, US and Canada, with some taking place in-person, some remote, or hybrid as a mix of both. Designed to ensure apprentices work as part of the team from day one, you can expect to work on live briefs, learn how projects are run, and receive guidance from the people around you.