Full time

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 260 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters

The role

will play a key part in shaping the visual output of a globally recognised auction house within a dynamic and creative environment. You’ll work on high-profile exhibitions and campaigns, collaborating with passionate teams and contributing to impactful, world-class creative work. This role sits within the Marketing department and is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality creative output across a wide range of print and campaign assets.

This role sits in the in-house Creative Studio, here at Christie’s, supporting the EMEA region. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an incredible team, with the privilege of working on campaigns for some of the world’s most prestigious art pieces. The successful candidate will oversee a small team of Graphic Designers and Artworkers, ensuring all work meets brand standards and is delivered to an exceptional level of craft and accuracy.

This is a fast-paced, reactive environment, requiring someone who is confident, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with quick turnaround times.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead, mentor, and oversee a small team of Graphic Designers and Artworkers, ensuring high performance and development. Take ownership of all printed assets produced by the studio, with full responsibility for reviewing and approving work before release Be responsible for budget management with the stakeholders for printed collateral Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines and maintains consistency across all touchpoints. Collaborate closely with the Exhibitions and Copy teams to develop creative for exhibitions, auctions, and marketing campaigns.

Design and oversee production of a wide range of materials including: Exhibition branding and identity Printed collateral (catalogues, brochures, signage packs) Window graphics and large-scale print Merchandise such as tote bags Podcast visual assets and promotional materials Be present during exhibition installations to ensure all creative is implemented to the highest standard. Work efficiently in a fast-paced studio environment, confidently managing tight deadlines and rapid turnaround requests. Present creative concepts and ideas to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

Respond constructively to feedback, iterating on designs where required while maintaining creative integrity. Ensure smooth workflow management within the team, supporting processes and timelines. What you’ll bring to

the team

Proven

experience

in a Senior Graphic Designer role, ideally within an in-house or fast-paced studio environment.

Experience

• managing or mentoring designers and artworkers.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in print design, branding, and campaign work.
• Excellent understanding of print production processes and specifications.
• High attention to detail with strong quality control and approval experience.
• Confident communicator with

experience

• presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver under pressure.
• Proficiency in the latest creative design tools (e.g.
• Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard software).

Experience

using workflow management tools such as Monday.com is a plus. A background or strong interest in art and culture is highly desirable. Highly organised and proactive Calm under pressure with a solutions-focused mindset Collaborative and team-oriented Adaptable and responsive in a fast-moving environment Strong creative judgement and decision-making

skills

What’s great about working for us 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable) Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year) Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s) Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost) Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling Eyecare vouchers (once a year) Cycle to Work scheme Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution Robust family first policy: 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year Christies Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea… * Christie’s reserves the right to change company

benefits

at any time

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000

Closing Date

Sunday 10th May * this

salary

is to guide applicants on the level of the role, the offer will be aligned with the successful applicants

experience

for the position #LI-Hybrid