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Job Description Job Title Reports to

Creative Artworker & Print Co-ordinator Marketing Manager & Commercial Director

Overall Purpose The role of the Creative Artworker & Print Co-ordinator is to provide in-house graphic design support to the Communications team in promoting and engaging audiences with all aspects of Shakespeare’s Globe’s activity. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with an exciting cultural brand alongside the Globe’s appointed external design agencies to translate identity concepts into a range of collateral in both print and digital formats.

The post requires someone with an instinctive flair for excellent design, who can work quickly and accurately to deadlines, prioritise workloads, and with an ability to provide solutions but also a willingness to take instruction. It will operate on a part-time basis of 21 hours per week; initially, the contract will be for a trial period to October 2012 after which the position will be reviewed.

Principal Responsibilities

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To artwork adverts, posters, production flyers etc for theatre productions, education events, Exhibition and other public activities.

To design layouts for e-shots (and build if capable).

Adapt existing design assets to create materials that can be utilised for low cost promotions.

Support the Comms and Development departments in the promotion of fundraising initiatives.

Help to manage building branding, signage and general look and feel of the Globe site.

Contribute to the creative development of campaigns with other members of the Marketing & Digital team.

Assist in making the Globe’s internal communications appealing and informative.

Co-ordinate print requirements across the Globe to assist in the timely delivery of projects and ensuring high quality for the best price, including liaising with printers for quotes, checking proofs and monitoring progress and delivery.

Promote adherence to the Globe’s visual identity guidelines internally and externally, and assist the Commercial Director, Marketing Manager, Marketing & Digital team and lead external design agency in evolving them.

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Organise an efficient electronic and printed archive of Globe marketing and promotional materials.

To provide services for other Globe staff and departments – including the Chief Executive, Finance, Facilities and HR – if requested by Marketing Manager or Commercial Director.

To be flexible and adaptable in the undertaking of any other related duties.

Person Specification

Essential

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Approximately 2 years professional experience as an artworker or graphic designer.

A relevant degree or post A-level qualification, e.g. in Graphic Design or Communications.

An excellent eye for design.

A thorough working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially In Design).

A thorough understanding of artworking preparation (including conventions and terminology, eg pantone, bleed, CMYK, colour profiles, stock etc).

An ability to articulate why ideas may or may not work.

Willingness to experiment and take on the suggestions of other team members.

Common sense, politeness and a pragmatic approach to work.

Strong organisational skills, in particular prioritising work according to deadlines and importance.

Self motivated, but above all a team player.

Reliable and conscientious with a positive and committed approach to work.

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

An awareness of costs and cost effectiveness.

Desirable

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Experience of programming in HTML and/or Dreamweaver.

Quick understanding of web content management systems.

An appreciation, or sympathy, for the arts and theatre in particular.

Recruitment Information and Terms and Conditions Part Time / Fixed Term Appointment [A full set of terms and conditions will be supplied with a contract of employment] Hours:

21 hours per week (exclusive of lunch breaks). There are no extra payments for additional hours worked.

Salary:

£22,000 per annum pro rata.

Holiday:

The annual holiday leave is pro rata of 25 days per calendar year plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits:

Shop and Globe café discount; free entry to the Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition and to Globe Education events.

Note This job description is not a contract but is provided for an employee’s guidance on the way in which the duties of the post are to be carried out. The content of the job description may change from time to time and the employee will be consulted over any substantial changes.

As a term of employment you may be required to perform work not specifically mentioned above commensurate with the scope of your role within the Shakespeare Globe Trust.