You will be supporting the creation and production of mayamada manga titles, products and other branded content. You will apply imagination and artistic skill to create images of people, characters, products and moods.
Working to briefs, you’ll provide sketches of what characters, props and environments might look like.You can expect to work across many areas of visual media, such as illustration, comic books, animation and print media.
Your conception, or ideas, will then be used as a reference throughout the rest of the project.
Entry requirements
- 16-18 (19-year-olds are acceptable if they were 18 on or before 31st July 2022. We can also accept candidates up to 24 years old if they have an EHCP)
- Must not possess qualifications above level 3
- Must not be in education or full-time work
- Be willing to commit to all elements of the traineeship
- Be willing to commit to a 6-12 month programme
Skills required
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work within project guidelines
- Experience in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
- Good time management skills and ability to work in a fast- paced, deadline-driven environment
Personal qualities
Passionate about…
- Drawing
- Illustration and Graphic Design across various mediums.
- Researching ideas and concepts
- Worldbuilding
- Creating storyboards
- Developing characters
Training to be Provided
Vocational Training
Work Preparation Training
Things to consider
Travel and lunch expenses only.
A traineeship is a programme consisting of a work placement, vocational training and work preparation training. You must be willing to commit to all elements of the programme. If you have not achieved your Maths/English GCSEs at grade 4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills, you will study towards these qualifications during your traineeship.