Designer

THE ROLE

We are looking for an accomplished graphic designer to join our talented in-house Design Studio. You would be based on-site, above the New York galleries, reporting to a Senior Designer.  You will communicate all aspects of Sotheby’s auctions across printed and digital media and publications. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative designer who can deliver imaginative design solutions from concept to print and online/digital. You are ideally from a design studio or agency background with broad exposure to cutting edge brands. You should have a design degree (or equivalent qualification), total fluency in Mac based design and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good organisational ability, keen attention to detail and flexibility, proven ability to interpret creative direction and following brand guidelines are also essential. You are a multi-tasker, an organised professional, positive, versatile and a team player, self-motivated and are passionate about great design in both a print and digital context.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work within Sotheby's brand guidelines and also explore specific creative direction on design projects which include: marketing and corporate literature; invitations and special event items; online and digital media; books and catalogues; advertising campaigns; business development support
• Research, concepts, mock ups & presentation of ideas through to creation of finished artwork to send to print and publish online/digitally
• Working closely with other colleagues in the Design Studio; liaising with colleagues in the Marketing team and also internal clients; seeing projects through from initial brief to completion; working within budgets and to tight deadlines; maintaining archive and record of projects; share of general office admin

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• A natural flair for creative design with excellent layout/composition, typographical and aesthetic coherence;
• Excellent knowledge of print production/finishing
• Excellent online/digital media processes and a drive to utilise new/unfamiliar software
• Experience in motion graphics and animating digital content
• Experience of working with cutting edge and/or luxury brands;
• In-tune with current design trends in digital and print;
• Proficient with use of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) plus any experience of conceptualising in Cinema 4D, Sketch and After Effects but not essential;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
• You are committed, reliable, motivated, organised, proactive, enthusiastic and resourceful and capable of working well both independently and as a part of a team
• Able to work on different and varied projects at one time, often to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates understanding, courtesy, tact and creative empathy

The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $80,000-$100,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.