The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal: to continue the success of this 260‑year‑old company, steeped in history, while bringing fresh ideas and maintaining our shared values of Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility and Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.
Why This Role Matters
The role will play a key part in shaping the visual output of a globally recognised auction house within a dynamic and creative environment. You’ll work on high‑profile exhibitions and campaigns, collaborating with passionate teams and contributing to impactful, world‑class creative work. This role, situated in the Marketing department’s in‑house Creative Studio supporting the EMEA region, is responsible for leading the delivery of high‑quality creative output across a wide range of print and campaign assets.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Lead, mentor, and oversee a small team of Graphic Designers and Artworkers, ensuring high performance and development.
- Take ownership of all printed assets produced by the studio, reviewing and approving work before release.
- Manage the budget for printed collateral with stakeholders.
- Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines and maintains consistency across all touchpoints.
- Collaborate closely with the Exhibitions and Copy teams to develop creative for exhibitions, auctions and marketing campaigns.
- Design and oversee production of a wide range of materials, including:
- Exhibition branding and identity
- Printed collateral (catalogues, brochures, signage packs)
- Window graphics and large‑scale print
- Merchandise such as tote bags
- Podcast visual assets and promotional materials
- Be present during exhibition installations to ensure all creative is implemented to the highest standard.
- Work efficiently in a fast‑paced studio environment, confidently managing tight deadlines and rapid turnaround requests.
- Present creative concepts and ideas to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Respond constructively to feedback, iterating on designs where required while maintaining creative integrity.
- Ensure smooth workflow management within the team, supporting processes and timelines.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Proven experience in a Senior Graphic Designer role, ideally within an in‑house or fast‑paced studio environment.
- Experience managing or mentoring designers and artworkers.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in print design, branding and campaign work.
- Excellent understanding of print production processes and specifications.
- High attention to detail with strong quality control and approval experience.
- Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver under pressure.
- Proficiency in the latest creative design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite and other industry‑standard software).
- Experience using workflow management tools such as Monday.com is a plus.
- A background or strong interest in art and culture is highly desirable.
- Highly organised and proactive.
- Calm under pressure with a solutions‑focused mindset.
- Collaborative and team‑oriented.
- Adaptable and responsive in a fast‑moving environment.
- Strong creative judgement and decision‑making skills.
What’s Great About Working for Us
- 25 days annual leave + 1 day birthday leave.
- Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25 Dec – 1 Jan), plus additional annual leave.
- Additional week’s annual leave for each 5‑year anniversary milestone.
- Volunteering day: an extra day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation.
- Donation matching up to £500 per year.
- Flexible Fitness Fund: £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness activities.
- Access to world‑renowned art, including regular exhibitions and exclusive guided tours.
- Discretionary bonus, dependent on business and employee performance.
- Generous retirement plan: double match of pension contribution up to 5 % of basic salary.
- Private health insurance (no employee contribution, subsidised for others). Dental insurance optional. Income protection insurance. Life insurance policy from day one. Employee assistance programme.
- Eyecare vouchers once a year. Cycle to work scheme.
- Christie’s Extras – discounts on retailers, holiday packages, dining and weekly shops.
- Seniorcare by Lottie – comprehensive eldercare solution.
- Robust family first policy: 16 weeks full pay maternity leave; return to work at 80 % of normal pattern with pay as 100 %, etc.
- Dependent backup care: 10 sessions per year of childcare or eldercare.
- Christies Family Network of parents.
- Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time.
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (the offer will be aligned with the successful applicant’s experience for the position).
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May
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