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.

Complete our short application so we can understand your goals and explore how Entry Level could support you.

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

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Level-Up Plus

A four-week studio experience for emerging graphic designers.

2 places left
Starts 29 September
Abstract blurred portrait of a human figure

Level-Up Plus

A four-week studio experience for emerging graphic designers.

2 places left
Starts 29 September
Abstract blurred portrait of a human figure

Level-Up Plus

A four-week studio experience for emerging graphic designers.

2 places left
Starts 29 September
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Entry Level Pipeline

A bespoke training programme that helps agencies develop emerging creative talent around the way their business actually works.

Coming Soon

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Entry Level Pipeline

A bespoke training programme that helps agencies develop emerging creative talent around the way their business actually works.

Coming Soon

Blue sky with white clouds

Entry Level Pipeline

A bespoke training programme that helps agencies develop emerging creative talent around the way their business actually works.

Coming Soon

Zak Lebetkin, Founder & Mentor

Zak Lebetkin, Founder & Mentor

Zak is a graphic designer, agency co-founder and Creative Director, with agency and freelance experience across branding and digital design. He brings that experience to practical guidance, creative direction and personalised feedback, helping you develop work around your career interests and portfolio goals.

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.

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.

Explore lessons & mentoring

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

Contact us

Talk to us about our programs

Talk to us about our programs

How It Works

How Learning Works

How Learning Works

1

Practice-led learning

Learn by making through weekly briefs tailored to your career interests and portfolio goals.

2

Studio-style collaboration

Work alongside a small group, share ideas and use group critiques to refine your creative decisions.

3

Real industry processes

Practise responding to briefs, developing ideas and presenting your work using industry processes.

4

Individual guidance

Receive individual attention, personalised feedback and coaching shaped around your goals.

1

Practice-led learning

Learn by making through weekly briefs tailored to your career interests and portfolio goals.

2

Studio-style collaboration

Work alongside a small group, share ideas and use group critiques to refine your creative decisions.

3

Real industry processes

Practise responding to briefs, developing ideas and presenting your work using industry processes.

4

Individual guidance

Receive individual attention, personalised feedback and coaching shaped around your goals.

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