Uncultured Creatives

Uncultured Creatives is a collaborative creative practice between Artist Jamie Holman and Creative Producer Alex Zawadzki, developed to support the effective delivery of complex commissions, through our shared skillset.

The work we produce is characterised by the exploration of divided histories, sensitive content and the unification of diverse community participants through shared experiences of culture, class and that which makes us human.

We look for exciting connections and opportunities to work with new communities in order to research and celebrate their heritage, and make visible their unique histories. Labelling our approach as something akin to a 'cultural archeologist,' we dig deep into heritage, archives and historical research, uncovering lost stories of the people, with an intense depth of research, interpreting the findings and developing poetic propositions, rather than judging or critiquing.

Our research proposes the emergence of culture through the celebration of topics and movements including subcultures, trade unions, folklore, activism, mill workers, football, magick, labour and poetry. Our work explores the impact of ‘Uncultured Creativity’ on the mainstream heritage of this country, and locates these shared identities as ‘Future Folklore’. We are interested in telling these stories because we think these stories matter.

For more Information on the work of Uncultured Creatives visit unculturedcreatives.co.uk

THE CREATIVE ALLIANCE PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

JOB ROLE:

Uncultured Creatives: Digital, design and content creator.
Uncultured Creatives is looking for an individual to join our studio on a part time basis, as a digital design and content creator, as part of the Creative Alliance Internship programme.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND APPLICATION PROCESS:

Opportunity: Digital design and content creator Creative Alliance Internship
Employer: Uncultured Creatives
Hours: 1 day per week for x 47 weeks
Salary: £100 (a day constitutes as 9-5pm with a 1 hr lunch break)
Contract: 1 year fixed term employment contract
Location: Flexible working with a collaborative artists studio practice based in Blackburn, Lancashire.
References: All offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references (this could include a reference from a current or former employer, education establishment or professional person who is willing to recommend you for this post.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2nd of June 2023

INTERVIEWS: 6th & 7th June 2023 in person
Immediate start available

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit the following as a PDF document. If you would prefer to submit in an alternative format, contact jamie@unculturedcreatives.co.uk to discuss how we can support this.

1. CV - 2 sides A4 max that includes a link to a digital portfolio or website that is representative of your work.

2. On application we will request that you return a Completed Diversity Monitoring Form - this will be completed online. This is so it is filed separately from your application. This information is provided and stored anonymously and separately to your application. It allows us to understand and report to our funders about who is applying to our jobs.

3. Covering letter (2 sides A4 max) outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you are suitable.

4. Details of two professional referees with current knowledge of your experience and abilities - referees can be a current or former employer, education establishment or professional person who is willing to recommend you for this post. These will not be contacted until after you have been successful and accepted a job offer.

Please send the above to jamie@unculturedcreatives.co.uk marked in the subject line with the job title.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking to work with an enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, an eagerness to learn and someone who is comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team. We will take time to teach and help you learn how to carry out the work we give you.

A significant interest in the creative/cultural sector is essential. Our studio delivers art works, events, exhibitions and collaborative cultural outputs across a range of contexts. Essential experience of one or more of the following will be demonstrated in your application and discussed at interview: graphic design, digital marketing, digital content creation, brand development, design for print/web, photographic post production, A.I. content creation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Alongside the above you must:

● Be efficient in basic programmes such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Drive as well as all the relevant social media and web-based platforms

● Be flexible working remotely if asked to, and in our Blackburn studio under instruction

● You may occasionally be asked to travel to the sites where we are commissioned.

(Cost of travel will be covered + opportunities for negotiated overtime on certain projects)

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

An opportunity to learn about all aspects of working with an artist, curator and producer across a range of commission contexts that include public, private, gallery, participatory, and socially engaged contexts.
You will have access to a training budget. You will be supported to attend both short courses, seminars and mentoring sessions outside of the organisation
A proportion of the role allows for flexible working with the other partners in this programme including Prism Contemporary, The National Festival of Making, The Making Rooms, The Super Slow Way and British Textile Biennial. The Creative Alliance has been developed to allow you to gain a greater understanding of the Borough’s creative economy and assist different partners at times of increased resource demands.
Each of the placements will have access to use The Making Rooms as an opportunity to support creative business training needs with an aim to develop innovation. Placement recipients and staff within the Creative Alliance organisations will be provided with training to use technology and machines
There is the opportunity to develop your own portfolio in a supportive and creative environment should you have an artistic, making or creative practice

ROLE

Your role may include the following tasks and responsibilities based on your skills and interests. Mentoring and support will be provided.

Writing, creating and uploading content for our social media platforms. Digital research to support the development and delivery of artistic commissions.
Design assistance in the development, realisation and outputting/fabrication of art works.
Assisting with organising the digital storage of photos to our archive and associated websites.
Updating and maintaining directors websites including design, press archiving and timely content edits.
Designing, delivering and monitoring social media strategies that support our outputs.
Designing studio portfolio submissions for funded opportunities/clients/exhibitions.
Designing and managing the successful output of print assets

As a member of the Creative Alliance Internship Programme - which includes receiving a training budget each year - you will be required to share learning and experiences with other Creative Alliance organisations and members. This may include making presentations, sharing learning resources and creating blog posts.

By taking part in this programme you will automatically become an ambassador/alumni and be encouraged to act as a representative for future programmes. This may include additional paid full or part time opportunities once your time on the internship programme of one year has come to an end.

FURTHER INFORMATION

FURTHER DETAILS & APPLICATION GUIDANCE

It is essential to have a passion for arts and culture and have some evidence of this through education, voluntary roles, previous employment or portfolio.

We are committed to the Arts Council England, Creative Case for Diversity and recognise the inequalities within the sector. Uncultured Creatives recognise how diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diverse nature of the local communities we serve, particularly in Blackburn, Lancashire and who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, South Asian and global majority ethnic backgrounds, people living with a disability and people who are part of the LGBTQI+ community.

If you require any access support during the application process or if selected for an interview related to this role, or require further information (including access support), please contact jamie@unculturedcreatives.co.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE POST HOLDER:

Due to the funding associated with this internship programme, the post holder must be EITHER a graduate of a Blackburn with Darwen-based education institution or a resident within the area covered by Blackburn withDarwen Unitary Authority. You must be actively interested in pursuing a career within the creative and cultural sector. There are no age restrictions on applying for this opportunity and no formal educational requirements. The successful applicant will be contracted to the post for 1 year. To read more about the Creative Alliance, see the ‘About’ section at the bottom of this document.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE ALLIANCE

The Creative Alliance is a post-education, early-cultural-industry career programme with partners The Making Rooms, Super Slow Way, British Textile Biennial, The National Festival of Making, and Uncultured Creatives, supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council, Arts Council England and the UK SPF Fund.
Each year four new interns are recruited to join a partner organisation that will provide professional and skills-based development along with a range of cross-sector opportunities which can be tailored to suit each individual.

ABOUT UNCULTURED CREATIVES

Uncultured Creatives is a collaborative creative practice between Artist Jamie Holman and curator and creative producer Alex Zawadzki, developed to support the effective delivery of complex commissions, through our shared skillset. This includes artworks, video, events, digital projects, exhibitions and more.