Designer, Creative Design ​/ Digital Art, Graphic Designer

About Sotheby's

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge.

Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

We are looking for an accomplished graphic designer to join our talented in-house Design Studio. You will be based on-site, above the New York galleries, reporting to a Senior Designer. You will communicate all aspects of Sotheby’s auctions across printed and digital media and publications. This is an opportunity for a creative designer who can deliver imaginative design solutions from concept to print and online/digital.

You are ideally from a design studio or agency background with broad exposure to cutting-edge brands. You should have a design degree (or equivalent qualification), total fluency in Mac-based design and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good organisational ability, keen attention to detail and flexibility, proven ability to interpret creative direction and follow brand guidelines are also essential. You are a multi-tasker, an organised professional, positive, versatile and a team player, self-motivated and passionate about great design in both a print and digital context.

• Work within Sotheby’s brand guidelines and explore specific creative direction on design projects, including: marketing and corporate literature; invitations and special event items; online and digital media; books and catalogues; advertising campaigns; business development support.
• Research, concept, mock- ups and presentation of ideas through to creation of finished artwork to send to print and publish online/digitally.
• Work closely with other colleagues in the Design Studio; liaise with colleagues in the Marketing team and internal clients; see projects through from initial brief to completion; work within budgets and tight deadlines; maintain archive and record of projects; share general office admin.

• A natural flair for creative design with excellent layout, composition, typographical and aesthetic coherence.
• Excellent knowledge of print production and finishing.
• Excellent online/digital media processes and drive to use new/unfamiliar software.
• Experience in motion graphics and animating digital content.
• Experience working with cutting-edge and/or luxury brands.
• In-tune with current design trends in digital and print.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) plus conceptualising in Cinema 4D, Sketch and After Effects; not essential.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Committed, reliable, motivated, organised, proactive, enthusiastic and resourceful; capable of working well independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work on different and varied projects at one time, often to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding, courtesy, tact and creative empathy.

The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $100,000. In addition to the base salary, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

The Company is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law.

The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.