Barn (8-Month Creative Incubator Programme) - 2027 Opening Soon
About the role
Barn is BBH's eight-month creative incubator programme for people starting out in advertising. It's not a school — it's a paid, hands-on creative course where you'll work on real briefs and learn from some of the best in the industry. To apply, you complete a set of creative briefs that test your thinking and originality. The 2026 Barn programme applications closed on 22nd May 2026, with the 8-month course starting on 28th September 2026. The 2027 cycle is expected to open next year — check the BBH Barn page for updates when the next round of applications opens.
Responsibilities
- Complete 8-month creative incubator programme at BBH London
- Develop creative thinking and advertising skills through hands-on projects
- Work on creative briefs and campaigns
- Learn from experienced creative directors and industry leaders
- Collaborate with teams across the agency
- Build a portfolio of creative work
Requirements
- Must be 18+ with permanent right to work in the UK
- No applications from other advertising schools, Barn is for starters
- Creative thinking and original ideas
- Ability to attend the course in person at BBH's Soho office
- Interest in advertising and creative industries
- No specific degree required
Perks & benefits
- 8-month paid creative incubator programme at BBH London (Soho office)
- Salary of £28,860 for the 8-month course
- Learn from some of the best creative minds in advertising
- Work on real briefs and build a creative portfolio
- For starters only — no applications from other advertising schools
- Must be 18+ with permanent right to work in the UK
- 2026 applications closed 22nd May; course starts 28 September 2026; 2027 cycle expected to open next year
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