Apprenticeship

We are inviting applicants to our 2022 Apprentice Program who are eager to get world-class hands-on experience in our industry. With a belief that we can help the world to be more open, resilient and optimistic, AREA 17 works with clients we trust and admire across various industries, such as Getty, US Chamber of Commerce, Nike, and The New York Times. This six-month apprenticeship is designed for curious people who want to learn our craft through curriculum supported by immersion, mentorship and hands-on experience. Apprentices will have the opportunity to learn alongside experts and collaborate with each other on a project of their own.

At AREA 17, we will make sure to offer you an environment where your work matters. This apprenticeship is about creating and contributing to work that is built to last. Our program is an excellent opportunity to learn more about your craft, work with and create an impact for organizations that want to do good in the world, and collaborate with a team that cares about the work, about the world, and about each other.
For our 2022 cohort starting in July, we are offering positions in Design, Engineering, Strategy, Production and Operations. All Apprentices will collaborate with one another to learn as a group and as individuals. Qualified candidates should be highly motivated, collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to pitch in whenever and wherever their support is needed. This is a paid apprenticeship classified as temporary employment. Upon completion of the program, Apprentices will be considered for permanent positions on the team at the Associate level.

Curriculum

Our program offers a dual curriculum: one part interdisciplinary, to teach how we bring brands and products into the world, one part discipline focused, to teach the foundational elements of one discipline’s focus and day to day work.

Interdisciplinary curriculum will include:

• Dedicated mentorship from our team of experts across Strategy, Design, Engineering, Production and Operations
• Collaboration with others through an interdisciplinary approach, to learn how to work with all disciplines regardless of your speciality
• Immersion in our methodology to understand how we approach our craft with clients and projects across different industries and phases of work
• Hands-on experience with client and project teams to support our portfolio of work
• Opportunities to contribute to our work through your own personal interests and skills

By speciality, discipline-focused curriculum will include:

• Production: how to manage a project, a team and client stakeholders; roadmapping and sprint planning; prioritization and time management; growing client relationships; tools for reporting and how to gather strategic business insights
• Engineering: how to build scalable and long lasting products for the digital age; how we build our open source CMS, Twill; the different tools and frameworks used in front-end and back-end engineering; the fundamentals of devops; project management tools and platforms (eg. Jira, GitHub)
• Design: how to create and manage a design system; our design principles and philosophy; primary design tools (eg. Figma); how strategy informs design; the collaboration between design and engineering
• Strategy: product and brand strategy; how to conduct interviews with stakeholders and/or users; workshop frameworks; conducting research, analysis and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data; how our strategic thinking applies to design and engineering
• Operations: how an agency operates; the collaboration between business, talent and experience; finance and HR tools; time tracking and utilization; how to create a remote hybrid working environment

Who we’re looking for
At AREA 17 we champion diversity in all forms. We are an international team of 70 people from 18 countries, speaking 13 languages. As individuals and a team, we are inspired by the world around us and united by our values of rigor, curiosity, kindness, courage, and je ne sais quoi. We are looking for Apprentices who feel connected to and inspired by our shared values:

• Curiosity. You come to problems with an open mind and ask questions along the way. You’re excited to research, find insights and learn from those around you.
• Rigor. You’re comfortable in a fast-paced environment and are able to pivot between workstreams. You give your focus and attention to the task at hand and always want to grow your capabilities.
• Courage. You aren't afraid to ask tough questions or share your ideas. You are resilient through change and open to taking on new challenges.
• Kindness. You assume the best intention of every person and bring your best self to the situation, always leading with empathy.
• Je ne sais quoi. You approach every situation with qualities that are uniquely yours. You inspire and motivate the people around you.

Getting to know AREA 17
AREA 17 is a brand and digital product agency
Based in New York and Paris and founded in 2003, we partner with organizations we trust and admire to create lasting value through craft, impact, and soul. We believe the way we advance digital today is imperative to ensuring a more open, resilient, and optimistic world. By crafting brands and products that are fundamental to our interactions as people, we can make the internet an enhancement of our lives, not a distraction from it.
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We envision an open, resilient, and optimistic world._
We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to achieving our vision through the experience of our team and clients and through our collective contribution to society. For 19 years, we’ve sought to create a more human company by growing our soul, not just our size. Informed by our values, we’re committed to flourishing with difference and determination.
We must shape our organization to represent the world we live in, give everyone what they need to contribute, and embrace continuous learning. By doing so, we foster the skills, perspectives, and experiences required to cultivate belonging and thrive as a business. To achieve our mission of business success through diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are committed to reimagining every aspect of our business — how we operate, deliver and engage.
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Benefits of working with AREA 17_
At AREA 17, we believe making great work and living great lives are inextricably linked—and must work synchronously to achieve harmony. In crafting our benefit programs, we emphasize our employees’ wellness and offer paid sick time and subsidized transit benefits for this position. If hired as an Associate after the Apprenticeship, employees will be eligible for packages including medical, dental, and vision plans with low or no deductible; robust flexible PTO allowance; 401k; and paid family leave to name a few.
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We are an equal opportunity employer_
We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and recognize that our continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist for all employees – we invest in each member of the team to develop, grow and advance, individually and as a team.
AREA 17 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, and/or disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Temporary