Graphic Designer

Hauser & Wirth

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We are looking for a precise, proactive, technically proficient and creative Graphic Designer to join our London team. The ideal candidate enjoys working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment and has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an equivalent role. Meticulous attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to prioritise a varied workload, strong interpersonal skills and experience of project management.

Responsibilities

Print

  • Design, artwork and oversee production of print and designed materials, including exhibition packs, announcement cards, leaflets and other ephemera

  • Work in collaboration with the Graphic Designer to support design projects from concept to delivery

  • Liaise with printers and other production companies

Ad hoc Design and Print Projects

  • Design and artwork dinner invitations, menus, events’ flyers, booklets, posters, packaging etc., adhering to the gallery’s corporate identity guidelines

  • Design and artwork materials in support of Hauser & Wirth Publishers

  • Create assets related to exhibition and way-finding signage, including digital screen templates, vinyl graphics and rub downs

  • Other ad hoc projects as required

  • Execute print projects in-house as needed

Art fairs

  • Design and production of highlight packs and artwork publications for allocated art fairs

  • Artwork and produce wall signage and labels for allocated art fairs

Digital

  • Create social media assets, including animated GIFs, as required

  • Assist with editing of video clips for social media, website and sales team

  • Edit, colour correct and reformat images using Adobe Photoshop

Support

  • Support wider UK team by acting as design support for the marketing & communications team members using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator

  • Provide creative input for marketing campaigns and assist with ideas for social media content

  • Participate in the day to day operations of the communications team

  • Liaise with the wider team re design projects

Print operations management:

  • Colour-managed workflow

  • Quality control

  • Pre-press proofing for print standards

  • Control stock levels, order print consumables

  • Cost reporting

Requirements
  • Educated to degree level (BA required)

  • Professional qualification in Graphic Design

  • Excellent written and communication skills, as well as analytical organisational and interpersonal skills

  • Proven ability to both project manage and design

  • Strong interest in the art and ideally experience in the art and culture sector

  • A knowledge of the latest developments in typography

  • Excellent skills in Adobe CC2017/18, particularly Photoshop and InDesign (essential), working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Mac OSX and Excel

  • Knowledge of digital best practice

  • Experience of working with art organisations and exhibitions is preferable

  • Additional languages are desirable, in particular: German, Chinese or Spanish

How to Apply

To apply, please email londonjobs@hauserwirth.com with a CV, design portfolio and cover letter (as PDF or online link).

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Posted on February 22