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Plumbing Apprentice

Charlottesville, VA ยท On-site

$18 - $32/hr

Click here to learn more about PDI's Apprenticeship Program: Apprentice Brochure Apprenticeship Video At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal ...

Electrical Apprentice

Gainesville, FL ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Participate in official apprenticeship program and attend classes as required. Here's What We're ... Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability ...

Electrical Apprentice

Denver, CO ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Participate in official apprenticeship program and attend classes as required. Here's What We're ... Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability ...

Electrical Apprentice

Columbus, OH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Participate in official apprenticeship program and attend classes as required. Here's What We're ... Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability ...

Assistant Director, Nursing Home

Manhattan, NY ยท Remote

$83K - $111K/yr

Lead outreach, training design, apprenticeship, and career advancement programs * Monitor workforce trends and adjust strategies to meet evolving sector needs Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership ...

Design Sales Apprentice

Elgin, IL ยท On-site

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  • Life

  • Retirement

The Design Sales Apprentice will work with our Design Team Members to be developed to provide overall customer service, relationship and project management to custom builders, remodelers, contractors ...

Design Sales Apprentice

Elgin, IL

$20 - $22/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Design Sales Apprentice will work with our Design Team Members to be developed to provide overall customer service, relationship and project management to custom builders, remodelers, contractors ...

Design Sales Apprentice

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Design Sales Apprentice will work with our Design Team Members to be developed to provide overall customer service, relationship and project management to custom builders, remodelers, contractors ...

Design Sales Apprentice

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Design Sales Apprentice will work with our Design Team Members to be developed to provide overall customer service, relationship and project management to custom builders, remodelers, contractors ...

Participate in an official apprenticeship program and attend classes as required. Here's What We're ... Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability ...

Plumbing Apprentice

Charlottesville, VA ยท On-site

$18 - $32/hr

Click here to learn more about PDI's Apprenticeship Program: Apprentice Brochure Apprenticeship Video At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal ...

MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 1

Newport News, VA

$91K - $114K/yr

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  • Retirement

... Apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Design with 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 ...

MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 1

Newport News, VA ยท On-site

$91K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... Apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Design with 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 ...

Electrical Apprentice

Gainesville, FL ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Participate in official apprenticeship program and attend classes as required. Here's What We're ... Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability ...

Associate degree or completion of a technical drafting or design apprenticeship required . Bachelor's degree preferred. * Proven experience in layout and piping design within the chemical and/or ...

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How much do design apprenticeship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for design apprenticeship in the United States is $22.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a design apprenticeship?

A Design Apprenticeship is a structured program that allows individuals to gain practical experience and training in various design fields, such as graphic, industrial, or interior design, while working under the guidance of experienced professionals. Apprenticeships typically combine hands-on work with classroom instruction, helping apprentices build a strong foundation in design principles, tools, and industry practices. These programs are ideal for those who want to learn by doing and develop a portfolio of real-world projects as they progress in their career.

What are common responsibilities and learning opportunities for a design apprenticeship?

As a Design Apprentice, you can expect to support senior designers by assisting with tasks such as creating visual assets, conducting research for design projects, and updating design files. You'll likely participate in brainstorming sessions, help prepare presentations, and receive feedback to help you improve your technical and conceptual skills. The apprenticeship is a hands-on learning experience, offering exposure to different design tools and methodologies while working closely with experienced professionals. This environment allows you to build a strong portfolio and gain real-world insights into the collaborative nature of design teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design apprentice, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Apprentice, you need a basic understanding of design principles, a portfolio showcasing creative work, and typically a relevant educational background such as coursework in graphic or digital design. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and basic project management systems is important. Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and effective communication help you collaborate with senior designers and adapt to feedback. These skills and qualities are essential for building foundational experience and contributing effectively to design projects in a professional environment.

What is the difference between Design Apprenticeship vs Design Intern?

AspectDesign ApprenticeshipDesign Intern
CredentialsOften no formal degree required, focus on learningTypically students or recent graduates pursuing a degree
Work EnvironmentHands-on, mentorship-driven, long-term trainingTemporary, project-based, often part-time
Employer UsageCompanies investing in skill development, apprenticeshipsEducational institutions, companies offering short-term experience

Design Apprenticeships provide a structured, long-term learning experience with mentorship, focusing on skill development. In contrast, Design Internships are usually short-term, project-based roles for students or recent graduates seeking industry exposure. Both roles offer valuable entry points, but apprenticeships emphasize ongoing growth and training.

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Infographic showing various Design Apprenticeship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,449 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Healthcare to UX Design Career Changer Apprenticeship

UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$117K/yr

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Job description

About the Program:
Every year, we sponsor 2 remote UX apprentices from anywhere in the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them attract hiring managers in that topic space or industry.
Apprentices take our program for free and receive 1:1 mentorship throughout the 7-month program. Alumni UX apprentices go on to make between $85,000 -$130,000 in UX design, product design, UX research, or service design roles after they complete the program.
We are committed to helping women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks break into tech and land 6-figure UX jobs. We help you land 6-figure UX jobs or coach you till you get it.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
This apprenticeship program is open to new grads and UX career changers alike! Here are some apprenticeship requirements to keep in mind before applying:
  • Interested in creative career paths in UX research, UX design, product design or service design
  • Willing to commit 5-10 hours of work per week to complete program deliverables
  • Willing to attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures to learn the end-to-end design process OR willing to complete online video course modules
  • Open to feedback from UX mentors and demonstrates a willingness to revise design work
Apprenticeship Program Learnings:
  • Build digital products and services 0-1
  • Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice
  • Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management
  • Identify target market for product and position product for launch success
  • Incorporate AI tools into your UX design process
  • Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics
  • Understand how AI works and advocate for ethical AI design that builds trust without over-reliance with users
  • Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales
  • Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights
  • Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution
  • Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables
  • Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea
  • Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution
  • Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution's differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options
  • Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.

How to Apply:
Please fill out our application form to apply for UX Woman sponsoring your participation in the program. The application takes 5 minutes to complete and will ask you to send in your LinkedIn profile and resume, as well as ask you about why you are interested in this program. You do NOT need to have a UX resume or portfolio to apply- we consider folks who are at the very beginning of their career change, who are still exploring multiple career options.
You will receive UX tips and challenges via email to help you with your transition into UX and will be contacted by us if you are being considered for the apprentice program. Once contacted, you will go through a brief interview process before joining the cohort. Due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot contact all applicants about their application status. If you don't hear from us about an interview within 2 months of applying, please consider your application closed. We consider applicants on a rolling basis.