Print Designer

Sotheby's•New York, NY

1h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sotheby’s is seeking an accomplished graphic designer to join its in-house Design Studio. The position is based on-site above the New York galleries and reports to a Senior Designer. The designer will communicate Sotheby’s auctions across printed and digital media and publications, developing imaginative design solutions from concept through print production and online publication. The role suits a creative, organized, detail-oriented and flexible professional who can interpret creative direction, follow brand guidelines, manage multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively. The designer will work with colleagues in the Design Studio, Marketing team and internal clients, taking projects from initial brief to completion while working within budgets and tight deadlines.

Requirements

A degree in design or an equivalent qualification.
Total fluency in Mac-based design.
Excellent interpersonal and written and spoken communication skills.
Strong organizational ability, keen attention to detail, and flexibility.
Proven ability to interpret creative direction and follow brand guidelines.
Creative flair and excellent layout, composition, typography, and aesthetic coherence.
Excellent knowledge of print production and finishing.
Excellent knowledge of online and digital media processes, and willingness to use new or unfamiliar software.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to work on varied projects concurrently, often to tight deadlines.
Committed, reliable, motivated, organized, proactive, enthusiastic, resourceful, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrates understanding, courtesy, tact, and creative empathy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in motion graphics and animating digital content.
Experience working with cutting-edge and/or luxury brands.
Awareness of current design trends in digital and print.
Experience conceptualizing in Cinema 4D, Sketch, and After Effects; these are not essential.
Background in a design studio or agency with broad exposure to cutting-edge brands.

Responsibilities

Work within Sotheby’s brand guidelines while exploring project-specific creative direction for 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 and mock-ups, and present ideas through to finished artwork for print and online/digital publication.
Collaborate with colleagues in the Design Studio, liaise with Marketing colleagues and internal clients, and manage projects from initial brief through completion.
Work within budgets and tight deadlines, maintain project archives and records, and share general office administration.