creative comeback uk

Our Creative Comeback UK programme sets the standard for global talent regeneration.

The 2022 10-day programme is free to attend and is open to up to 30 women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, from across the UK (not just London) who've previously worked as a creative (creative strategist, art director, copywriter, editor, content creator or designer or very similar role) in the advertising, marketing and design industry, and provides bridges back into employment.

Our programme will arm you with the tools, knowledge and confidence to help you secure full-time or freelance employment in today's evolving job market.

In partnership with

the #CreativeComeback programme

June 6th - 17th 2022

The programme will run virtually for two weeks with the final day (17th June) being held face to face in a central London location.

In Week 1, you will get to meet your fellow attendees and a creative mentor from one of our partner agencies. D&AD will run sessions to help you flex your creative muscles again and get you up to speed with creative industry trends. You'll also receive a portfolio crit and hear from key speakers about how to navigate today’s job market.

Week 2 will be more hands-on, and in teams of 2-3 you will work on a creative brief set by Diageo. Your creative mentor will offer support through daily check-ins and on the final day you will get the opportunity to practice your presentation skills and present your ideas back to Diageo and our wider network of creative leaders.

application eligibility (all must apply):

• women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people

• creatives with a min of 5 years as an art director, copywriter or designer (or very similar role)

• majority of working experience in the advertising, comms, marketing, digital or design industry

• a career break for at least 12 months (eg. parenthood, illness, caring break, travelling etc)

• you must have support structures in place to be able to attend the course virtually every day from 9:30am - 3:30pm, and attend a London location on Friday 17th June.

Note: We don't want cost to prohibit anyone from applying, so if you need financial support to cover caring costs during the programme please still apply and tick the relevant boxes.