Creative Artworker

Overview

National Trust're looking for a highly creative and collaborative Creative Artworker to join the Print and Production team on a fixed-term project to help deliver National Trust's Brand and Values project. As an experienced artworker, you’ll be hands-on from day one.

If you have a keen eye for detail, technical expertise, and a hands-on approach committed to supporting the delivery of accessible, engaging, and instantly recognisable artwork, National Trust’d love to hear from you.

Location

Your contractual location will be National Trust's head office in Swindon, and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week, which will be discussed in more detail at the interview.

Responsibilities

This role will be based within the Print & Production team as part of the wider National Trust Marketing Communications Delivery team, focusing on delivering on-time, on-brand artwork across various print and digital campaigns.

You’ll be working on the Brand & Values project, which involves delivering a suite of collateral in support of this initiative. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with National Trust's Head of Brand & Creative, as well as design and copy leads, to translate the creative vision into informative, high-quality, and complementary artwork for use online and in print.

As an Artworker, you’ll advise on best practices for producing print-ready artwork and ensure the correct output for all creative concepts. The work is varied, so you’ll need to be passionate about both small tactical pieces and supporting the wider vision with unwavering quality standards.

Who National Trust're Looking For

This role will be ideal for you if you enjoy producing and delivering high-quality creative work that connects strategy directly with audiences and working collaboratively with others to deliver tangible outcomes. The key attributes National Trust're looking for are:

• Design and artworking skills, expert knowledge of Adobe software, print and repro processes, and file formats with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work on fluid briefs, comfortable and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Experience in an agency or in-house studio environment, editing and creating artwork for print and digital output to tight deadlines.
• Layout and typography skills and experience working to brand visual identity guidelines.
• Strong communication skills in person and in writing, collaboration with the team, and the ability to challenge others as well as being challenged.
• The ability to work proactively at pace while maintaining attention to detail, multi-tasking, and problem-solving.

Salary and Benefits

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. National Trust’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that National Trust's people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences National Trust serve.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary.
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18).
• Rental deposit loan scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• EV car lease scheme.
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free parking at most Trust places.