Designer

Sotheby's•New York, NY

46d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sotheby's is seeking an accomplished graphic designer to join its in-house Design Studio. The role is based on-site in New York City, reporting to a Senior Designer. The designer will be responsible for communicating all aspects of Sotheby's auctions across printed and digital media and publications. This is an opportunity for a creative designer to deliver imaginative design solutions from concept to print and online/digital, ideally with experience from a design studio or agency background with broad exposure to cutting-edge brands.

Requirements

Design degree (or equivalent qualification).
Total fluency in Mac-based design.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good organizational ability.
Keen attention to detail and flexibility.
Proven ability to interpret creative direction and follow brand guidelines.
Ability to multitask.
Organized professional.
Positive, versatile, and a team player.
Self-motivated.
Passionate about great design in both print and digital contexts.
Excellent layout/composition, typographical, and aesthetic coherence.
Excellent knowledge of print production/finishing.
Excellent online/digital media processes and a drive to utilize 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).
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
Committed, reliable, motivated, organized, proactive, enthusiastic, and resourceful.
Capable of working well both independently and as 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience of conceptualizing in Cinema 4D, Sketch and After Effects.

Responsibilities

Work within Sotheby's brand guidelines and explore specific creative direction on design projects including marketing and corporate literature, invitations and special event items, online and digital media, books and catalogues, advertising campaigns, and business development support.
Research, develop concepts, create mock-ups, and present ideas through to the creation of finished artwork for print and online/digital publication.
Collaborate closely with other colleagues in the Design Studio and liaise with colleagues in the Marketing team and internal clients.
Manage projects from initial brief to completion, working within budgets and to tight deadlines.
Maintain an archive and record of projects.
Share in general office administration.