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Colourful illustration of small figures engaged in creative pursuits
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Looking for work? We can help you find full-time, part-time, freelance or temporary roles for every stage of your career.

Whether you’re a student or a graduate, we have a range of services to help you on your job search journey.

Need help figuring out where to start? Our free career resources can help you build your skills and prepare professional documents.

Creative Opportunities

Creative Opportunities is UAL’s industry jobs board for students and graduates. We advertise hundreds of jobs and paid internships each month, in the UK and internationally.

We also share voluntary opportunities, creative competitions and careers advice.

Why use Creative Opportunities?

  • It’s free to register and apply for jobs.
  • There are a wide variety of creative and non-creative jobs.
  • All jobs pay the National Living Wage or higher.

Creative Business Internships

Creative Business Internships offer short paid internships to graduating and recently graduated students. Opportunities take place in small creative businesses started by UAL alumni.

These internships are a great way to gain professional experience. They help you strengthen your CV, explore career options and build your network.

Arts Temps

Arts Temps is UAL's in-house recruitment agency. It connects UAL's creatives with paid roles within the University and businesses using their service. Whether you're looking for temporary or permanent opportunities, Arts Temps is committed to supporting your journey.

All our positions pay the London Living Wage or higher, allowing you to earn while you learn and gain valuable paid experience while pursuing your passion. Check out Arts Temps jobs board.

Careers Fair

Our annual Creative Opportunities Unlocked: Careers Fair will take place on 23 October 2024 at Central Saint Martins.

The Careers Fair supports students and graduates to find jobs. It provides opportunities to meet exciting employers offering creative work and to get feedback on your CV and portfolio.

More ways to find jobs

Job sites

Jobs sites, also known as jobs boards, list vacancies. They can let you set up job alerts, and store your CV and cover letter to make it easier to apply for jobs.

Check out our job boards and find others specific to your area of creative practice: Creative Industries Job Board List (PDF 385KB).

Recruitment agencies

There are many recruitment agencies specialising in the creative industries, including media, fashion and digital.

  • Look at their websites and get a feel for the kind of opportunities they advertise.
  • Research which agencies would be a good match for your experience and goals and get in touch.
  • If you are the right fit, they will keep you on their books and contact you with appropriate opportunities.
Using social media to find jobs

Social media channels are frequently used by employers to promote job vacancies.

  • Follow companies and agencies on social media as they often post job opportunities.
  • Engage with them, tag other people and post appropriate related content
  • It is important to remember that you need to present an engaging and professional persona.
  • Think about your profile picture and details and make sure they communicate who you are and what kind of work you are looking for.
  • Promote yourself and enhance your online profile with samples of work, images and links to your portfolio.
Job seeking if you are disabled

Employers have a legal obligation to make reasonable adjustments to both the recruitment process and workplace to ensure disabled people are not disadvantaged.

Read more about applying for jobs if you have a disability: Links to resources for disabled students (PDF 210KB)

Learn about UAL's student disability service.

Careers support

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    How to find freelance work

    Explore our resources and advice about launching and running a successful freelance career.

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    Student careers support

    Check out the services and resources we offer to help support you with your career.

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    Work restrictions for international students

    International student? Want to explore your options for work? Find out more about your student visa.

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    Support for graduates

    Our advisors and resources can support you with identifying your career path, applications and preparing for interviews.

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