Creative Assistant

Introduction
Artists are the heart of the business with their artwork being fundamental to the success of the company. Working with the Assistant Creative Director and Creative Project Manager, the Creative Assistant will provide day-to-day support for the artist’s strategic programmes.
You will be a main port of call for artists, with the responsibility of ensuring that all tasks relating to the artists’ programme are completed in a timely fashion.
The Role
Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, etc.) from artists.
Effectively liaise between different departments to ensure critical tasks get delivered on time.
Arrange critical appointments with Artists including: art reviews, studio visits & event attendance.
Prepare required information to include; gathering data, images & analysis for the Assistant Creative Director and Creative Project Manager.
Taking directionally lead from the Assistant Creative Director and Creative Project Manager, you will directly work with the artist to help develop the current strategic and creative programs. This will include creative ideas generation, research and image sourcing.
Support the development of company training programmes including liaison with artists and key sales staff.
Manage artist commissions and dedications in a timely manner.
Taking direction from the Assistant Creative Director and Creative Project Manager, implement any artist events as required. Collaborate with all relevant departments to organise the event and ensure tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
Attend events and support artists on the day.
Arrange travel requirements for the artists.
About You
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Organised with an eye for detail.
Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to prioritise workload with little or no supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Good interpersonal abilities: the ability to deal with a range of people in sometimes stressful situations.
A good knowledge of MS Office packages.
Inquisitive and quick to learn new tasks.
High level of ownership for own work.
Works supportively and collaboratively with team colleagues.
Time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and ad hoc tasks.
Driving License.
Passion for art.
Experience working in a creative environment such as; fashion, art or design would be ideal.
Due to the nature of this role, you must have flexibility to be able to work away from the office to attend artist meetings or events. As we are a 7-day week retail business some weekend and evening working will be required. Time off in lieu is given.
The role involves working in our offices at The Mailbox, Birmingham city centre and Spitfire Road, Erdington, Birmingham.
Remuneration and Benefits
Competitive starting salary up to £25,000 and great career prospects in a fast-paced and growing business.
Bonus scheme.
Pension scheme contribution.
Fantastic staff discount.
28 days initial holiday allowance, plus 1 additional day for each year of service (to a maximum of 33 days per annum).
A welcoming and friendly work environment.
Friday night socials.
Castle Fine Art – About Us
Since opening our first gallery over 25 years ago, Castle Fine Art has become the UK’s market leading publisher and retailer of original and limited-edition art. As the industry's leading art retailer with a network of galleries across the UK, we remain as committed as ever to our motto, ‘Your world, our art’.
We are still owner-managed and although we are a national retailer, we work hard to be informal and keep ‘family-feel’ to business. We work with some of the biggest names in art but know we could not be the successful business we have become without the passion, commitment and skill of our team. That is why we invest heavily in our people, offer great opportunities for further training and development as well as a valuable benefits package.
If you think this exciting role could be for you, please apply now to become our next Creative Assistant. We would love to hear from you!
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