CTVC Design Assistant Location: Manchester (with some travel and location filming required). The office operates on a hybrid basis and is 4 days from the office and 1 day from home. Start date: August 2026. End date: March 2027 CTVC are looking for a highly creative and organised Design Assistant to join our team on the upcoming series of BBC Live Lessons – an exciting educational series aimed at 7–11 year olds, aligned with the UK National Curriculum. As Design Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the visual and creative execution of 8 half-hour lessons and help to create accompanying teacher resource packs. From graphic design and image manipulation to prop-making and set dressing, you’ll support the production team in bringing lessons to life in fun and engaging ways.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and organise materials for design and production needs
- Create and manipulate graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate
- Prop-making and dressing sets in line with creative briefs
Essential Skills
- Strong visual creativity and eye for detail
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Procreate
- Hands‑on experience in set dressing and prop-making
- Ability to work to detailed design briefs with speed and precision
- Excellent organisation and effective multi-tasking across multiple episodes
Desirable
- Experience working on children’s or educational content
- Experience collaborating closely with an Art Director
- UK driving licence
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a much-loved BBC series that inspires and educates young minds across the UK. If you would like to find out more about working in this ambitious, vibrant company - we would love to hear from you!
CTVC is an equal opportunities employer and means we take seriously our responsibility to consider candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
Art Department Co-ordinator in Manchester employer: CTVC Limited
CTVC Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact through educational content production. Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the future of learning.
