Designer – website focused

Help us create stunning, effective websites and branding for some of the most significant, interesting and fun arts and culture companies in the UK.

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Overview

We work across branding and campaigns but the majority of our work is designing, considered and sometimes complex websites for theatres, venues and arts organisations.

You’ll be working concurrently across multiple challenges: from big picture concepts, to the systematic implementation of every detail, including snagging and fixes.

We’re looking for an inquisitive, ambitious designer who can adapt their style to be appropriate to different audiences.

We don’t expect (or need) you to know how to code but we do expect you to know how to turn research and wireframes into stunning, original solutions across multiple screen sizes. We do not use WebFlow or Framer style platforms.

You’ll need to be an excellent listener, able to interpret and digest feedback and assimilate multiple (sometimes contrary) perspectives to inform our solutions.

It’s a hugely rewarding role, helping arts organisations to inspire their audiences. You’ll be tackling different tasks and learning new skills, every day.

You’ll be a key part of a generous, supportive and ambitious team with three decades of experience and expertise.

We work in the exciting overlap between the arts and technology so you’ll get even more out of the role if you have interest (and possibly experience) in both.

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Package

Salary: around £42K

We’re genuinely open to a discussion if you feel you are worth more, or if you feel you’d need to work up to this level.

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Leave

33 days (including Xmas and bank holidays) increasing after you’ve been here two years.

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Hybrid working

Studio-based on Mon – Wed (and Thu/Fri if you’d like) plus some client meetings. We would consider fully remote working for the right, experienced candidate.

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Flexible hours

Flexibility around core hours: 10am – 4pm to allow for school runs and relaxed evenings.

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Things that mark us out

• We have a proven record meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impact
• You’ll always be treated with respect and empathy. You’ll work with your manager to keep learning in ways that suit you
• Funded monthly cultural outing with the team – in person (sometimes remote)
• Monthly breakfast briefings with leading figures from the sector
• Regular training sessions delivered by team members and guests
• Membership of the Arts Marketing Association with access to online resources
• Annual team discussion days – where we celebrate the past and play an active part in planning your future
• Occasional team dinners
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travelcard loans (interest free)
• Free tickets and opportunities to attend shows and client events
• A well stocked kitchen with cupboards full of fancy teas, coffee and biscuits
• The world’s best portfolio of the nicest arts clients

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Qualities and knowledge required

We’re looking for someone who can show us they’d be a great addition to our team. That probably means they can demonstrate the following:

• Experience designing websites, branding and campaigns – proven through a portfolio of excellent examples that they can talk us through
• Ability to work in a team environment, through significant time spent in a design studio or similar set-up
• Proven competence working with clients or an enthusiasm and aptitude to do so, shown through examples of similar working relationships
• Ability to explain complex tasks in everyday English
• In-depth knowledge of Figma and Adobe software
• Enthusiasm for the sector we work in and empathy for the needs of our arts-based clients, perhaps through personal or professional experience
• A team player with a desire to constantly improve, and to help others do the same

It would be an advantage if you could demonstrate the following:

• An understanding of the topic of accessibility and a desire to implement best practise and push for inclusivity
• Experience designing site plans and wireframes