adidas Originals Creator Network North

To apply, click on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button and answer each question on the form.

You may answer in video format at the top of the application page, or by typing in the boxes below – whatever works best for you.

You will be asked to submit three examples of your work.

You can either paste links into the text box or upload documents/media. All forms of creative examples are welcome e.g. online portfolios, websites, social media pages, open-access online drives, etc. Please ensure that your links are not password-protected and that permissions are set to open access and do not expire. We will not be able to follow up with each applicant individually if we cannot access your work

Yes, attendance at all sessions is required to participate in the programme. This includes all full days and evening sessions. All mandatory dates are listed in the ‘Programme Delivery Dates’ section above.

This programme is free. If you require further support, such as access to technology to attend online sessions, please contact originalscnn@factoryinternational.org.

Food and travel expenses on in-person days. Up to £8 per person travel expenses per session.

Please email originalscnn@factoryinternational.org if you require further financial support for travel due to access needs.

You’re eligible for this programme if you meet all the following criteria:

• Based in Manchester or Greater Manchester
• Aged 18-30, including those who turn 31 during the programme
• Not in full-time education
• Emerging photographers, videographers, designers, content creators, and stylists with under one -year of paid experience.
• Be willing to experiment, push boundaries and work collaboratively

If you think you may be eligible but aren’t sure, please contact originalscnn@factoryinternational.org for further support

We’re looking for young creatives who are in the early stages of their professional arts career, who already have some level of paid experience working within the industry – this may be working for yourself or for another organisation. If you’re not sure if this is you, please join our online webinar or get in touch.

For this programme, we’re particularly keen to hear from applicants whose lived experience is currently underrepresented within the UK creative industries, including but not limited to those from low-income backgrounds, trans and gender diverse people, women, people from the Global Majority, and those who identify D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodiverse.

The first step is to apply on our website today! We require you to answer the three questions on the portal and submit examples of work.

Following the 23 February closing date, a select number of candidates will be invited to participate in an Open Recruitment Day in the week beginning 2 March at Aviva Studios (daytime). This will involve team-building exercises, speed interviews and an opportunity to network with other creatives.

We will then invite a selection of creatives to a second interview on Thursday 12 March, online (daytime). This will be a more formal interview about your work experience and motivations for applying for adidas Originals Creator Network North.

A total of 20 creatives will be selected to form the final cohort.