Exhibition Design and Photography Lead
Website Maitland City Council
About Us Maitland Regional Art Gallery boasts award winning exhibitions, engaging events, artisan gift shop, and delicious food. The Art collection features Australian Art from the 1850s to the present day, with a diverse collection rich in historic and archival items, sculpture and contemporary art. We are excited to add to our highly skilled team and continue to make a true and meaningful impact on our community.
About the Role As our Exhibition Design & Photography Lead, you will provide conceptual, creative, and design services to further develop and implement the MRAG brand, Exhibitions and programs. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to deliver innovative and high-quality graphic designs across various platforms and technologies, ensuring alignment with our brand guidelines.
A day in the life of this role will include creating design solutions across traditional and contemporary media, interpreting briefs to create visual concepts and designs for projects including exhibition & public programs materials and publications that can work across a range of mediums including print and digital.
You will coordinate MRAG’s creative photographic schedule, including; studio photography in our very own onsite photographic lab, MRAG collection documentation and a range of environmental photography. In addition, you will facilitate digital marketing asset creation and delivery including front end website design, online advertising, electronic direct media, social media, exploration and implementation of new design technologies.
About You You are a passionate and creative designer ideally with a degree in Visual Arts, Visual Communication, Digital Media or a related field, or extensive contemporary experience. You will hold a strong portfolio showcasing your experience across various mediums including photography, graphic design, print and digital platforms.
Along with being the subject matter expert, you will have highly developed interpersonal skills to negotiate and influence positive outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders. Your high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
Benefits This is a temporary full-time role working 35 hours per week with a base salary ranging from $88,510 up to $98,246 per year based on demonstrated experience + 11.5% p.a superannuation.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:
- A suite of various flexible work arrangements
- Range of generous leave benefits including long service leave after five years
- Opportunity for career progression with training and development
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport
- Modern office spaces and facilities
- Free parking…and LOTS more!
Questions? If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Kim Blunt, Senior Curator, on 4934 9795.
To Apply To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume and cover letter, please ensure to also include a link to your portfolio in either your resume or cover letter.
Applications close: Sunday 22 September 2024
What Happens Next? Once applications close, we will review all candidates’ details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application. Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the “Jobs at Council” page on our website
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.
If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation ([email protected])
