We are seeking a talented and innovative Design Lead to join our team.
This unique role will actualise ARTHOUSE Unlimited artwork into products for sale, offering a sense of purpose, true value and inclusion for the Artists.
With a presence in 600+ retailers and established collaborations with brands such as LUSH, Urban Outfitters and Heal's, this is an exciting time to join our team.
If you are a design professional, get in touch and be in with a chance of joining us on our mission to grow our footprint in the UK creative gifting market while also driving impactful social change.
Responsibilities
- To actualise product design & visions with the Artistic Director.
- Adapt the artists’ artworks into designs for products and packaging whilst maintaining the artistic integrity of the works, vision, and brand.
- Layout product packaging design samples incorporating brand identity and standard information.
- Check proofs and samples for quality / accuracy and communicate with printers/suppliers.
- Create comprehensive catalogues of all artworks. Ensuring all physical artwork and design is stored safely.
- Direct and support the Inclusion team with scanning, stitching artwork together and saving electronically in a methodical manner.
- Consider with team, which artworks are suited to licensing and other opportunities.
- Work closely with Creative Director and others selling artworks for collaborations and commissions, nurturing relationships with design buyers.
- Compile product overviews for marketing use – this includes info on the origin of the artwork, the artist and the unique qualities being presented in the work.
- Regularly communicate product development roadmaps and liaise with marketing on launch plans.
- Collaborate with Marketing on product displays and how best to showcase new ranges.
- Update inclusion team on progress of designs and products going to market.
- Liaise with the procurement team on product development aspects.
Experience, skills and qualifications
- Art/Design Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Suite
- Understanding & experience of printing and manufacturing processes
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Knowledge & experience in product development
- Experience in project & people management
- CAD knowledge is desirable
Being open and understanding to the Charities ethos, potential growth and overall inclusive programme for people who require a high level of support and are susceptible to social exclusion, is essential to being part of the ARTHOUSE Unlimited team.
This is a full-time hybrid position. Benefits include healthcare insurance with access to a GP helpline, access to an employee assistance programme, 33% discount on products, 25 days a year holiday (plus bank holiday's).
For this role you will need to provide work references and be comfortable with having an enhanced DBS check.
Please contact Gaynor on to receive a full job description and application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Godalming: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Writing skills: 1 year (required)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (required)
- Project management: 1 year (required)
- Product development: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AHU Design Lead
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