Hiring: website designer

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.

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.

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.
• Leave
  33 days (including Xmas and bank holidays) increasing after you’ve been here two years.
• 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.
• Flexible hours
  Flexibility around core hours: 10am – 4pm to allow for school runs and relaxed evenings.

Things that mark us out: 

• You’ll always be treated with respect and empathy. You’ll work with your line manager, via regular one-to ones, to keep learning and developing in ways that suit you
• Funded monthly cultural outing with the team – in person or remote
• Monthly breakfast briefings with leading figures from the sector
• Regular training sessions delivered by team members and guests
• Funded tickets to conferences and events that will help you thrive in your role
• Membership of the Arts Marketing Association with access to online resources
• Membership of the Typographic Circle with discounted event tickets
• Twice-yearly team discussion days – where we celebrate the past and play an active part in planning your future
• Occasional team dinners
• 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 arts clients

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

How to apply: write to us

Write to us about why you’d be the ideal fit for our team; include a few examples of your work in a small PDF with links and context about why your design is the perfect solution to the client’s needs.

Apply by: 11am, Thursday 11th September

Email [email protected]
We’ve got work to get on with straight away. But we’ll happily wait for the right person.

The process

We’ll respond to everyone. If we need more clarification we’ll ask for it.

If we select you for the next stage then we’ll arrange an online chat between you and a couple of our team. We’ll send our questions in advance and invite you to do the same so the meeting is as productive as possible.

We might then invite you to the studio to meet in person. Again, we’ll send discussion topics in advance.