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Exciting design role at the world's leading museum of art and design, the V&A
Overview
Salary
£35561 - £41488
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
The V&A, a pre-eminent global institution and home to a rich collection of over 2.8 million art and design pieces, is looking to hire a Creative Artworker for a maternity cover role. Being part of the V&A team implies becoming part of a renowned establishment devoted to promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the designed world.
Role Summary:
- Managing a range of projects including typesetting for major exhibitions, creating marketing materials, and developing advertising campaigns
- Producing museum collateral within brand guidelines
- Coordinating with printers and overseeing packaging artwork
Role Requirements:
- Demonstrate design literacy and a quick understanding of stylistic goals
- Knowledge of production types and materials
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
- Typographic, image retouching, and motion skills
Application Process Details:
- Applications should be accompanied by a portfolio via a file-sharing service. This portfolio should illustrate your relevant work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
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 dedication to art, design, and performance, aiming to enrich lives by promoting research, knowledge, and enjoyment of the designed world to the widest possible audience.
The Role: We are seeking a talented and practical Creative Artworker to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This role involves balancing a range of projects, from typesetting object labels for major exhibitions to creating What's On booklets and rolling out design concepts across advertising campaigns. You will also be responsible for creating museum collateral within brand guidelines, packaging artwork, and liaising with printers.
Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent design literacy, a quick understanding of style and objectives, and an excellent knowledge of production types and materials. Proven experience in artworking a broad range of outputs and developing designs from an approved concept into final assets is essential. You should have experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects, and possess strong typographic, image retouching, and motion skills.
Benefits: We offer a generous pension scheme, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, tickets to V&A exhibitions, a subsidized staff canteen, and a 25% discount in V&A shops. Additional benefits include a bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket and rental deposit loans, free bike safety checks and repairs, and a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.
Applications: To apply, please include a URL to your portfolio alongside your personal statement. Your portfolio should be accessible via a well-known file-sharing service/platform and showcase a range of relevant work. Please note that applications without a portfolio, or with one submitted incorrectly, cannot be considered.
