Senior Graphic Designer
Applications for this vacancy closed on 3 September 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology.
We’re Britain’s first public museum, home to half a million years of human
history and creativity, from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern art, and much
more.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Ashmolean’s in-house graphic
design provision, being responsible for leading on the provision of highly
creative graphic design direction and leadership across the Museum’s public
facing activities and internal communications.
You will work with world-class collections across 63 galleries, producing
design solutions for displays and exhibitions that inform, inspire and
challenge our diverse audiences. You will also work on wayfinding and onsite
promotions within the Ashmolean’s historic Grade 1 listed building and its
modern six-storey redevelopment, to constantly improve and enhance the visitor
experience.
You will be responsible for managing and continually developing the Museum’s
brand identity to support the visitor experience; showcase the Museum’s
collections and build its reputation as a world-class museum. Working with
stakeholders across the Ashmolean, and the University of Oxford, you will
develop and manage major design projects and creates visual approaches to
graphics for Communications, Marketing, Audience & Content, Learning,
Exhibitions, Development, Digital Media, and Commercial products/services.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week. A hybrid
work pattern can be considered for this role with a maximum of 2 days per week
from home.
**About You**
You will be highly organised and a good communicator and must have a proactive
approach, and be practically minded. You will have a high standard portfolio,
demonstrating strong conceptual skills, proven creative approach, successful
solutions to design briefs, ability and interest in narrative design.
You will be expected to work independently as well as across different teams
in order to contribute to and deliver the priorities of the Ashmolean – using
your knowledge, skills, talent and potential to make your mark on an
internationally acclaimed museum in the heart of Oxford.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at **https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits**
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your CV, design portfolio and a supporting
statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should
list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the
job description, and explain how you meet each one. All three documents listed
above must be submitted in order to be considered for this role.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Aisha Burtenshaw, Head of Major Projects &
Exhibitions, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(aisha.burtenshaw@ashmus.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 3 September
2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 12
September 2024.
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology.
We’re Britain’s first public museum, home to half a million years of human
history and creativity, from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern art, and much
more.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Ashmolean’s in-house graphic
design provision, being responsible for leading on the provision of highly
creative graphic design direction and leadership across the Museum’s public
facing activities and internal communications.
You will work with world-class collections across 63 galleries, producing
design solutions for displays and exhibitions that inform, inspire and
challenge our diverse audiences. You will also work on wayfinding and onsite
promotions within the Ashmolean’s historic Grade 1 listed building and its
modern six-storey redevelopment, to constantly improve and enhance the visitor
experience.
You will be responsible for managing and continually developing the Museum’s
brand identity to support the visitor experience; showcase the Museum’s
collections and build its reputation as a world-class museum. Working with
stakeholders across the Ashmolean, and the University of Oxford, you will
develop and manage major design projects and creates visual approaches to
graphics for Communications, Marketing, Audience & Content, Learning,
Exhibitions, Development, Digital Media, and Commercial products/services.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week. A hybrid
work pattern can be considered for this role with a maximum of 2 days per week
from home.
**About You**
You will be highly organised and a good communicator and must have a proactive
approach, and be practically minded. You will have a high standard portfolio,
demonstrating strong conceptual skills, proven creative approach, successful
solutions to design briefs, ability and interest in narrative design.
You will be expected to work independently as well as across different teams
in order to contribute to and deliver the priorities of the Ashmolean – using
your knowledge, skills, talent and potential to make your mark on an
internationally acclaimed museum in the heart of Oxford.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at **https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits**
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your CV, design portfolio and a supporting
statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should
list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the
job description, and explain how you meet each one. All three documents listed
above must be submitted in order to be considered for this role.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Aisha Burtenshaw, Head of Major Projects &
Exhibitions, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(aisha.burtenshaw@ashmus.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 3 September
2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 12
September 2024.
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**About the role**
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology. We’re Britain’s first public museum, home to half a million years of human history and creativity, from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern art, and much more. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Ashmolean’s in-house graphic design provision, being responsible for leading on the provision of highly creative graphic design direction and leadership across the Museum’s public facing activities and internal communications. You will work with world-class collections across 63 galleries, producing design solutions for displays and exhibitions that inform, inspire and challenge our ... About the role The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology. We’re Britain’s first public museum, home to half a million years of human history and creativity, from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern art, and much more. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Ashmolean’s in-house graphic design provision, being responsible for leading on the provision of highly creative graphic design direction and leadership across the Museum’s public facing activities and internal communications. You will work with world-class collections across 63 galleries, producing design solutions for displays and exhibitions that inform, inspire and ... |
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