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Join the leading art powerhouse, the V&A, as a Research Executive to impact and influence the art and design world with their commercial branch.
Overview
Salary
£35561 - £37500
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary: The V&A is a globally acclaimed museum of art and design, treasured with over 2.8 million objects reflecting 5,000 years of human ingenuity. We aim to inspire the world with our commitment to researching and illustrating the beauty of the designed world. We are constantly upping our game by enhancing our visitor experiences, reaching out globally, and diversifying our funding sources.
Role Summary:
- Assisting with the discovery and provisioning of visual content from V&A collections for licensing projects.
- Crucial role in global product distribution across the UK, Europe, US, China, and Japan.
Role Requirements:
- High degree of organization and keen eye for detail is vital.
- A deep-rooted passion for art and design.
- Experience in a similar role or industry is beneficial but not mandatory.
Application Process Details:
- V&A employees are offered a generous pension scheme, abundant annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible work schedules, subsidized staff cafeteria, and V&A shop discounts.
- Additional perks include tickets to V&A exhibitions, bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket loans, rental deposit loans, and access to a plethora of professional development opportunities.
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, V&A is a recognised Disability Confident Employer Level 2, ensuring inclusive and accessible recruitment, and supporting employees with necessary adjustments.
The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects, books and archives that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. We are recognized globally for our contributions to art, design, and performance, aiming to enrich lives by promoting research, knowledge, and enjoyment of the designed world to the widest possible audience. Our strategic objectives include creating world-class visitor and learning experiences, expanding our international reach, and diversifying our funding sources.
The Role: We are seeking a Research Executive to join our Brand Licensing team as our commercial program expands. This role involves assisting the department by finding and supplying visual content from the V&A collections for a variety of licensing projects. This position is crucial as our products are sold globally across the UK, Europe, USA, China, and Japan.
Job Requirements: The ideal candidate should be highly organized, possess a keen eye for detail, and have a passion for art and design. Experience in a similar role or industry would be advantageous but not essential.
Benefits: Employees at the V&A enjoy a generous pension scheme, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, subsidized staff canteen, and discounts in V&A shops. Additional perks include tickets to V&A exhibitions, a bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket and rental deposit loans, and access to a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.
ED&I at The V&A: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We ensure an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and support our employees with necessary adjustments during their employment.
