Creative Product Design & Production Apprentice (Opal Management UK)

This Level 3 apprenticeship combines creative product design, photography, listings and multi-channel marketing with on-the-job production experience. You will design product artwork using Adobe Creative Suite, prepare templates for engraving/printing, photograph and edit product images in an in-house studio, and produce copy and social content for platforms such as Etsy, eBay and Shopify.

The role is hands-on across B2B and B2C markets and suits someone comfortable both at a computer and working with their hands.

You will be employed by OPAL MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD in Manchester and study off-the-job with training provider Estio Training Limited. The apprenticeship includes virtual training and coaching, covering campaign planning and execution, data analysis, content creation, CMS publishing, and use of marketing tools.

Successful completion awards a Level 3 Multi-channel Marketer qualification plus accredited Digital Marketing and AI Executive and DMI Certified Digital Marketing Professional credentials.

Key details: wages are £15,704 for the first year (may increase by age / NMW rules), working hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 (40 hours/week), the apprenticeship duration is 1 year 6 months and the start date is Monday 8 December 2025. One position is available.

Benefits include 28 days annual leave, mentorship and development opportunities within the business.