Salary - £18,046.08 per annum (Full-time equivalent £30,076.80 per annum)
Part-time - 24 hours and 3 days per week.
Permanent - Hybrid working with 1-2 days on site.
Role Purpose:
The Junior Designer provides key support to the Commercial team, especially the retail team. In this role they will work on product development for retail and publishing, the development of marketing assets (print and digital), and point of sale promotional materials.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Working closely with the retail team to design, sample and produce exhibition-aligned products.
2. Contribute ideas and designs to the development of our core gallery product for the gift shop and possible external retail distribution.
3. Work with artists and other external designers on product development, ensuring all necessary parties internally are kept up to date.
4. Producing visual merchandising materials such as shop signage, vinyls, and graphics, and contributing ideas for shop displays and presentations such as window displays and in-store activations.
5. Liaising with the Gallery’s Communications and Design teams on the application of the NPG brand and Style guides.
6. Design and produce packing materials, carrier bags, swing tags, etc.
7. Working with the wider Commercial Teams as required, including Hospitality, Publishing, and Rights & Images on signage, promotional materials, and print material and other design-related tasks.
8. Working with the publishing team on print materials such as postcards and greetings cards and small publishing projects as required.
9. Planning and managing work schedules to deliver projects within set timeframes and budgets.
10. Sourcing and procuring services and goods from external suppliers.
11. Art directing and assisting with product photography for the website and graphic presentation of the online shop using Shopify software and e-newsletter templates.
12. Conduct changes to the ecommerce and picture licensing sites.
13. Promoting sustainable working practices and reducing the environmental impact of the Gallery’s operations in line with its Sustainability Statement.
The above list is indicative but not exhaustive. As such, in addition to the key accountabilities and responsibilities listed, the post holder may be required to perform other duties commensurate with the scope and/or level of the role.
Key Experience, Skills and Criteria:
1. Established good working relations with key colleagues across the Gallery.
2. Successfully supported the development and delivery of the commercial team’s marketing requirements.
3. Produced creative and appropriate design solutions for our exhibitions and core product range.
4. Developed a good understanding of key commercial objectives for the Gallery.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
1. Generous pension scheme.
2. 27 days annual leave allowance, in addition to bank holidays.
3. Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans.
4. Rental deposit scheme.
5. Membership of the Civil Service Sports & Leisure club.
6. Access to independent, low-cost healthcare schemes.
7. Employee assistance programme.
8. Free entry to many UK museums, galleries, and exhibitions.
9. Staff discounts on purchases in the online shop.
10. Professional & personal development opportunities.
The closing date for returned applications is 9:00 am on the 3rd of February 2025.
First-round interview dates TBC.
We are committed to the employment and development of disabled people. When assessing and shortlisting our candidate pool for interviews, we are committed to removing any bias through our process to ensure all individuals with a disability are included. To be invited to the interview stage, you must show through your application that you meet the minimum criteria and/or the desirable skills required for the role. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments at interview, and, if you join us, to your work arrangements.
National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.
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