Practice-led education

Post-uni limbo, to
industry ready

Post-uni limbo, to
industry ready

Post-uni limbo, to
industry ready

Welcome to Entry Level, the industry training programme for graphic design postgrads.

Secure Your Place

Secure Your Place

Manifesto

Designed around the people who join it.

A 4-week studio simulation. Real briefs, real feedback, real industry pace.

Designed around the people who join it.

A 4-week studio simulation. Real briefs, real feedback, real industry pace.

Zak Lebetkin

Founder of Entry Level

"Post-uni limbo was very real for me. It felt like I had been dropped in the ocean without knowing which way was north. So I decided to build something I wish I had back then."

Programs

Explore Our Programs

Explore Our Programs

Abstract blurred portrait of a human figure

Level-Up Plus

A four-week studio experience for emerging graphic designers.

Abstract blurred portrait of a human figure

Level-Up Plus

A four-week studio experience for emerging graphic designers.

Abstract blurred portrait of a human figure

Level-Up Plus

A four-week studio experience for emerging graphic designers.

Blue sky with white clouds

Entry Level Pipeline

A program focused on building a coherent artistic identity and visual language across mediums

Coming Soon

Blue sky with white clouds

Entry Level Pipeline

A program focused on building a coherent artistic identity and visual language across mediums

Coming Soon

Blue sky with white clouds

Entry Level Pipeline

A program focused on building a coherent artistic identity and visual language across mediums

Coming Soon

Learn From Working Designers and Creative Directors

Learn From Working Designers and Creative Directors

Learn From Working Designers and Creative Directors

Mentors from across the creative industry, helping you build better work, stronger thinking and more confidence.

Join as a Mentor

Who It’s For

Who This For?

Who This For?

Graduate Designers

Graduates building their first portfolio. You need case studies that feel professional alongside university work.

Students

Students who want industry clarity. You've learned the fundamentals. Now get real briefs, real direction, real expectations.

Graduate Designers

Graduates building their first portfolio. You need case studies that feel professional alongside university work.

Students

Students who want industry clarity. You've learned the fundamentals. Now get real briefs, real direction, real expectations.

Contact us

Talk to us about our programs

Talk to us about our programs

Student Work

Course Work

Course Work

Aryan Syam

Leeds Arts University

Aryan Syam

Leeds Arts University

Maisie Jenvey

Leeds Arts University

Maisie Jenvey

Leeds Arts University

Oliver Paxton-Lawrence

Leeds Arts University

Joe Henstock

Plymouth University

Joe Henstock

Plymouth University

Maisie Jenvey

Leeds Arts University

Maisie Williams

Leeds Arts University

Jodi Stangward

Leeds Arts University

Maisie Williams

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Annabel Stephenson

Leeds Arts University

Annabel Stephenson

Leeds Arts University

Aryan Syam

Leeds Arts University

Aryan Syam

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

Iggy Crowson

Leeds Arts University

How It Works

How Learning Works

How Learning Works

1

Practice-led learning

You learn by making — through bespoke weekly assignments and group projects, not lectures alone

2

Critique & reflection

Regular group critiques help you articulate decisions, receive feedback, and refine your thinking

3

Real industry processes

Become familiar with project managment tools and industry processes

4

Individual guidance

Small groups and mentor feedback ensure focused, personal development

1

Practice-led learning

You learn by making — through bespoke weekly assignments and group projects, not lectures alone

2

Critique & reflection

Regular group critiques help you articulate decisions, receive feedback, and refine your thinking

3

Real industry processes

Become familiar with project managment tools and industry processes

4

Individual guidance

Small groups and mentor feedback ensure focused, personal development

Testimonials

What Our Members Say

What Our Members Say

I think it has helped me get back into designing since graduating, and it’s given me a lot of confidence with my journey into the industry!

Entry Level Member

I am used to the uni way of working, I was used to long projects spending so much time creating hundreds of iterations. It was good to get experience on what it’s really like.

Entry Level Member

I feel more confident with ideas and not being too precious about the work. My process has become more free and working visually rather than too much focus on the concept.

Entry Level Member

It was such a valuable experience and in an industry that can feel intimidating for emerging designers, the course lead gave us real confidence and shared thoughtful, practical advice.

Entry Level Member

Working completely digitally was something new for me and working at a quicker pace so I have learnt a lot about design process and working to real-world constraints.

Entry Level Member

I think it has helped me get back into designing since graduating, and it’s given me a lot of confidence with my journey into the industry!

Entry Level Member

I am used to the uni way of working, I was used to long projects spending so much time creating hundreds of iterations. It was good to get experience on what it’s really like.

Entry Level Member

I feel more confident with ideas and not being too precious about the work. My process has become more free and working visually rather than too much focus on the concept.

Entry Level Member

It was such a valuable experience and in an industry that can feel intimidating for emerging designers, the course lead gave us real confidence and shared thoughtful, practical advice.

Entry Level Member

Working completely digitally was something new for me and working at a quicker pace so I have learnt a lot about design process and working to real-world constraints.

Entry Level Member

FAQ

Questions about admission

Practical details about applying, schedules, and study format

Questions about admission

Practical details about applying, schedules, and study format

What experience do I need?

You should already have a basic understanding of graphic design and be comfortable using your preferred design software. You don’t need professional experience, but you will need to independently develop ideas and produce creative work in response to a brief.

How much time will I need to commit?

Is the programme completely online?

Do I need to attend every live session?

Will Level-Up Plus help me get a job?

What experience do I need?

You should already have a basic understanding of graphic design and be comfortable using your preferred design software. You don’t need professional experience, but you will need to independently develop ideas and produce creative work in response to a brief.

How much time will I need to commit?

Is the programme completely online?

Do I need to attend every live session?

Will Level-Up Plus help me get a job?

Contacts

Have questions or want to apply?

We’re happy to talk through programs, timing, and fit

Have questions or want to apply?

We’re happy to talk through programs, timing, and fit