Illustration agent/Project manager
Job Description
About Folio
Folio is one of the world’s most established illustration agencies, representing a diverse range of world-class illustrators and working with clients of all levels, around the world.
We are a small, close team working to help our illustrators manage their workflow and develop their careers. We are very proud of the relationships we have with our artists and our goal is to find an applicant with the right skills, a desire to learn and a shared passion for our values.
Role requirements:
Handling incoming work enquiries efficiently and actively seeking out new opportunities for our artists
Experience with Adobe design software, spreadsheets and presentations
Excellent written and verbal communication
Quoting and negotiating project fees
Effective organisation of projects and personal time management
Tracking progress of projects and helping to keep artists on track
An understanding of art licensing and copyright
Various administrative tasks including regular updates to artist’s portfolios on our website and other platforms
Attention to detail and an ability to review and negotiate contracts
Use of Folio’s social media platforms
We are looking for:
An independent, proactive and motivated candidate
A candidate with an interest in the industry, and an eye for great work
Someone with the ambition to develop their own skills and bring new ideas to the table
Experience is preferred, but a willingness to learn won’t be discounted
Someone that can handle a high volume of work effectively but who will ask for help when it is needed
An easy-going personality that would like to work in an informal professional environment
Someone that takes pride in their work
Experience and knowledge of animation production would be beneficial
Hours & location
Working hours are 09:30 – 18:00. We do need the flexibility to accommodate our international clients but we share these out-of-hours responsibilities equally.
This is a remote working position, but the applicant must be willing to travel to London and other major cities for meetings when required.
This is a full-time position
Holiday
28 days paid leave per annum
Equipment & Software
A Mac computer will be provided with the necessary software for the role. You are expected to take good care of any equipment provided