Sessions for Creative Connect are now open for booking.
Creative Connect offers industry-specific career coaching for anyone looking to work in the creative, cultural, or digital sectors. These are delivered in person and with knowledgeable industry professionals from a range of organisations and creative practices.
Sessions are up to 45 minutes long and are available between 10am-5pm. And take place in-person only at the Good Growth Hub.
Whether you’re certain of what you’d like to explore next or a bit unsure of your options, the Creative Connect service is a useful resource for all young people at any stage of their career, wanting to build long-term sustainable careers in the creative, cultural, and digital technology industries. This includes feedback on CVs or existing work and portfolios. Get support navigating the job market by exploring new job opportunities or career paths that match your skills, learning goals, and creative career aspirations.
Please note: This service is designed for individuals who meet our eligibility criteria (listed below), which helps us make sure the support reaches the people it’s intended for. If you don’t meet the requirements, we won’t be able to offer this service, but you’re welcome to email us and we can direct you to other options that may be a better fit.
For any additional information, please email: creativeconnect@anewdirection.org.uk
Who can you book a session with
Angharad Rafferty, Creative Ideation / Partnerships @ Seen Studios
Key skills & areas of expertise: Creative ideation for brand activations, talent sourcing & management.
Angharad heads up the Creative Partnership teams at Seen Studios. Their Creative Partnerships team thoughtfully connects brands to communities through meaningful partnerships, creative integration, and a genuine commitment to representation. They begin by grounding every idea in insight and cultural understanding, shaping concepts that feel relevant, credible and rooted in real communities. With a strong focus on nurturing meaningful talent partnerships, we collaborate with grassroots and established creatives whose practice naturally brings these ideas to life, ensuring authenticity at every touchpoint.
Cultural integration sits at the core of our approach, guiding how they curate integrated experiences with diverse, credible talent to protect brand relevance and authenticity. Internally, they lead insight and research projects across grassroots communities globally, building a deep, nuanced understanding of local communities that informs both our thinking and our partnerships.
Dominique Skolosdra, Operations & Creative Project Management @ Broadwick Live
Key skills & areas of expertise: Operations, Project Management, Creative Project, Staffing, Merch, Guest services
Dominique leads operations across Drumsheds and the Broadwick Live portfolio, turning creative vision into seamless, high-impact events. Dominique manages teams, timelines, and logistics so every show runs smoothly and audiences have unforgettable experiences.