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Print Manager

Victoria and Albert Museum

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Posted over 30 days ago...

Join the world's leading museum of art and design, the V&A, as an experienced Print Manager and enhance your career at the heart of culture and creativity.

Overview

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£40770 - £45000

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Cromwell Road, London

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Expires at anytime

Organisation summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is globally recognized for its extensive collections and its mission to enrich lives by promoting the enjoyment of the designed world. It's an exciting time to join as they focus on enhancing visitor experiences and expanding their international reach.

Role Summary

  • Manage the in-house print team and oversee print and installation services across the four London museum venues.
  • Ensure high standards of quality and finish in print production.
  • Balance management responsibilities with hands-on tasks.

Role Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in running a commercial or environmental print service.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Strong knowledge of RIP print setups, large format latex printers, and print production techniques.
  • Leadership experience and a record in fostering teamwork and improving processes.
  • Good working knowledge of Adobe CC, particularly InDesign.

Application Process Details

  • Complete the online application.
  • Include a URL/download link with visuals of previous projects to demonstrate suitability for this role.

The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design, with a mission to enrich people's lives by promoting the enjoyment of the designed world. We are recognized globally for our extensive collections and have a strategic focus on enhancing visitor experiences and expanding our international reach.

The Role: We are seeking an experienced Print Manager to lead our in-house print team. This role involves managing the print and installation services across our four London museum venues. The successful candidate will oversee the print service operations, including scheduling, advising on print production, and ensuring high standards of quality and finish. This role requires balancing management responsibilities with hands-on tasks alongside a small team.

Job Requirements: 1. Extensive experience in running a commercial or environmental print service. 2. Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, optimizing resources and managing schedules. 3. Strong knowledge of RIP print setups, large format latex printers, and various print production and finishing techniques. 4. Leadership experience with a track record in fostering teamwork and improving processes. 5. Good working knowledge of Adobe CC, particularly InDesign.

Benefits: - Generous pension scheme - 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays - Flexible working arrangements - Free tickets to V&A exhibitions - Subsidised staff canteen - 25% discount in V&A shops - Comprehensive professional development opportunities

ED&I at The V&A: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, proudly holding Disability Confident Employer Level 2 status. We ensure an inclusive recruitment process and support various employee diversity networks.

To apply, please complete the online application and include a URL/download link with visuals of your previous projects. We are looking for examples that demonstrate your suitability for this role.

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