Remember Max? He joined us for work experience earlier this year, impressed everyone, and then left us wondering how we’d managed before he arrived. Well, we’ve got brilliant news. We couldn’t let all that talent slip away, so we’ve brought him back properly. Welcome back to the Eighty3 family, Max.
When Max first walked into The Warehouse as a Birmingham City University intern, we knew within about two days that he had something special. Fresh perspective, genuine enthusiasm, proper design chops, and that rare combination of creativity and willingness to learn that you can’t teach. He tackled live client briefs, absorbed feedback like a sponge, and brought ideas to the table that made us sit up and pay attention. By the time his work experience placement ended, we were already plotting how to get him back.
Here’s what made the difference. Max didn’t just turn up and tick boxes. He immersed himself in the work. He asked questions. He explored Brierley Hill and the wider Black Country, gathering textures and inspiration from graffiti walls and street posters. He talked about his passion for print, his love of music and film, his hobby time spent 3D printing and painting miniatures. All of that life, all of that curiosity, it fed directly into his design work. That’s the kind of energy we want in our studio. Creative people who actually live creatively, not just between nine and five.
We’ve always believed in investing in talent, especially young designers finding their feet in the industry. The Black Country creative scene needs more opportunities like this. When you find someone with potential, you don’t just wave them off with a reference and good luck wishes. You bring them into the fold, give them real work, let them grow, and watch what happens. Max has already proven he can handle live briefs and client expectations. Now we get to see what he does when he’s fully embedded in the team, working on bigger projects, developing his skills alongside designers who’ve been doing this for years.
Over the coming weeks we’ll share more about Max’s journey, his skills, and the fresh perspective he brings to our close knit team here at The Warehouse. For now, we just want to say: we’re absolutely thrilled to have you back, Max. You’ve earned this. Let’s make some brilliant work together.
If you’re reading this, drop a comment and make him feel at home. The Eighty3 family just got a bit bigger, and we couldn’t be happier about it.
