art-K is a private art education service which teaches children (who love art!). art-K has developed a specialist art program that tutors art skills to create great pieces of art. We are the largest children’s art education service in England, teaching over 7000 children nationally per week!

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS

A degree 2:1 is preferable and/or relevant experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications generally, with a focus on microsoft word, is essential.
High level of English writing ability to be able to draft content and respond to questions by email.
Art knowledge and skills to be able to create artworks as directed. Ability to follow closely the briefs shared, so the process is efficient and productive.
Over time and with growing confidence, an individual who can inspire people with the energy they bring to the role.
An individual who can effectively communicate balancing the needs of the company with the needs of the individual.

JOB PURPOSE

The job holder’s purpose is to assist art-K’s Creative Director across a range of functions, including project creation, administration, diary management, planning training,, and ad hoc events, such as company outings. The job holder will be looking to assist in the effectiveness of the Creative Director in supporting the processes and procedures of her office.
As a medium sized company, art-K is committed to and values each member of staff; art-K is in a growth phase so by establishing a good track record, the successful applicant can consider their future role development, options will include growth in hours or change of role in the central team as opportunities arise or, in teaching which may offer relocations to branches opened across the UK.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The role is supporting the Creative Director with daily tasks and long term plans. This will include, but isn’t limited to:

• Assist the Creative Director in the creation of artworks and prototypes.
• Create prototype project examples as directed.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director in developing artwork for various projects.
• Research and support new art ideas and theories as directed for the art-K manuals.
• Writing up projects as dictated by the Creative Director.
• Support delivery of art-K school programme in local schools.
• Administrative support for the Creative Director.
• Coordinating visits and meetings.
• Setting up our training facility for training with staff or for franchise visits (or other requirements).
• Collate interview packs & prepare for interviews.
• Where required, supporting on visits. Afterwards helping report and record mileage.
• Ad hoc other duties as requested and agreed.