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POSITION DESCRIPTION LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Introduction
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) is the oldest professional theatre company in Australia, the largest theatre company in Victoria and one of the major performing arts companies in Australia. It is a semi-autonomous department of the University of Melbourne. Southbank Theatre, which was purpose-built for the MTC in the Southbank arts precinct, commenced operation in 2009. Southbank Theatre comprises the Sumner Theatre with 500 seats and the Lawler Studio (a rehearsal or a flexible performance space), state of the art back of house and front of house facilities, function spaces, a bar and café and other amenities. Southbank Theatre is available for hire by external organisations when it is not needed for MTC performances and events.
Corporate Objectives
Our Vision To enrich lives with understanding and empathy through the storytelling power of the finest theatre imaginable. Our Artistic Purpose To produce classic and contemporary Australian and international theatre with style, passion and excellence in order to entertain, challenge and enrich audiences. Strategic Goals Establish new audiences – young people, families, Melbourne’s Theatre Community Develop new artistic relationships and partnerships across the artistic community Create a national presence with an international profile Deliver a new look MTC (Aesthetic style, new Artistic team, stronger commitment to Australian writing, explore artistic boundaries) Deliver a multi-faceted theatre program centred on diverse experiences which is flexible and financially sustainable. MTC’s annual income comprises of approximately 11% government subsidy with the rest self-generated through box-office receipts, sponsorship and fundraising. The Company usually presents 11 - 12 plays in a Melbourne subscription season, a season of plays in its Studio space as well as touring productions intra- and interstate. MTC also has an extensive Education program, and a program of commissioning and developing new Australian work.
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The Company employs approx. 93 staff on an ongoing basis and up to 400 casual staff as actors, directors, designers and in other creative and production roles.
Purpose of the Position
The Lead Graphic Designer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of MTC’s visual identity, producing in-season marketing collateral and designing visual campaigns for key MTC initiatives.
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
To lead the design team, to produce a range of high quality visual design work for the MTC, across both print and digital.
Provide a leadership role in the creative direction of MTC’s visual identity; including concepts, creative briefs and art direction of photoshoots for associated imagery, concept and design of marketing collateral.
Creative Direction of MTC campaign imagery including conceptualising and preparing briefs for photographers and art direction on photoshoots.
Collaborate with a team of photographers, directors, hair and make up artists, actors, retouchers to produce high quality photography for use in campaigns, whilst adhering to budgets.
Design, develop and provide final artwork for MTC season advertising and collateral, including programmes, signage, print advertisements, posters, invitations, magazines and digital assets.
Collaborate with external suppliers and creative agencies as and when required.
Liaise with external suppliers such as printers and media outlets, attending press checks where necessary, ensuring the timely quality delivery of material.
Work closely and collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure key objectives are met, including Marketing, PR and Management.
Present concepts, briefs and visual mockups to Marketing Director as well as Artistic Director and Executive Director when needed.
Oversee and manage the workflow and job allocation within the design team – working in consultation with the Marketing Director and with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure all deadlines are met.
Pre press and print preparation of artwork for a variety printed and digital collateral.
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Skills & Attributes
Key Relationships
Service the design requirements of other internal MTC departments
Ensure that MTC photography and design files are maintained and archived.
Tertiary qualifications in graphic design
Over seven years professional senior level graphic design and or art director experience
Outstanding skills and significant experience in a fast paced environment using Adobe Suite software including Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
Ability to think creatively and create concepts from scratch under tight time constraints, with flexibility to change direction nimbly and positively
Thorough knowledge of pre-press
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
The Lead Graphic Designer leads the graphic design team (inclusive of supervising the graphic designer and freelance designers) within the Marketing Department, reports to the Marketing Director. This role also works closely with the Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator. Key internal departmental relationships include with the Marketing, PR, Artistic and Development Departments. Key external relationships are with printers, photographers, advertising/branding agencies amongst others. The marketing team works in partnership with the PR and Communications team, headed by the PR and Communications Director. Marketing Marketing Director (NB: all members of the marketing team report directly to the Marketing Director) Marketing Manager Digital Manager Marketing Coordinator Marketing Coordinator (Digital) Lead Graphic Designer Graphic Designer – part time PR and Communications PR & Communications Director Publicist PR and Communications Assistant Publications Coordinator Receptionist
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Environmental Health & Safety
All MTC staff are responsible for the following safe work procedures and instructions:
Conditions
All employees are to comply with the EHS manual Adopt work practices that support EHS programs Take reasonable care for the safety of his/her own health and safety and that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace Seek guidance for all new or modified work procedures to ensure that any hazardous conditions, near misses and injuries are reported immediately to supervisor Must not wilfully place at risk the health or safety of any person in the workplace Participate in meetings, training and other environment, health and safety activities Must not wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of environment health and safety or welfare Wear personal protective equipment as provided Use equipment in compliance with relevant guidelines, without wilful interference or misuse Must cooperate with MTC management in relation to actions taken by MTC to comply with Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.
MTC is an equal opportunity, smoke-free, family friendly employer. This position is a full-time role. Ordinary hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. The position is a maternity leave contract offered for a fixed term of 10 months during March-December 2015. Conditions include 4 weeks annual leave loading pro rata, statutory superannuation, an in-house subsidised canteen and complimentary theatre tickets.
Version Control
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December 2014 Human Resources Final Human Resources Manager Marketing Director Z:\HR\Recruitment\0 Lead Graphic Designer 2015\Lead Graphic Designer 15 PD.Doc
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Introduction
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) is the oldest professional theatre company in Australia, the largest theatre company in Victoria and one of the major performing arts companies in Australia. It is a semi-autonomous department of the University of Melbourne. Southbank Theatre, which was purpose-built for the MTC in the Southbank arts precinct, commenced operation in 2009. Southbank Theatre comprises the Sumner Theatre with 500 seats and the Lawler Studio (a rehearsal or a flexible performance space), state of the art back of house and front of house facilities, function spaces, a bar and café and other amenities. Southbank Theatre is available for hire by external organisations when it is not needed for MTC performances and events.
Corporate Objectives
Our Vision To enrich lives with understanding and empathy through the storytelling power of the finest theatre imaginable. Our Artistic Purpose To produce classic and contemporary Australian and international theatre with style, passion and excellence in order to entertain, challenge and enrich audiences. Strategic Goals Establish new audiences – young people, families, Melbourne’s Theatre Community Develop new artistic relationships and partnerships across the artistic community Create a national presence with an international profile Deliver a new look MTC (Aesthetic style, new Artistic team, stronger commitment to Australian writing, explore artistic boundaries) Deliver a multi-faceted theatre program centred on diverse experiences which is flexible and financially sustainable. MTC’s annual income comprises of approximately 11% government subsidy with the rest self-generated through box-office receipts, sponsorship and fundraising. The Company usually presents 11 - 12 plays in a Melbourne subscription season, a season of plays in its Studio space as well as touring productions intra- and interstate. MTC also has an extensive Education program, and a program of commissioning and developing new Australian work.
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The Company employs approx. 93 staff on an ongoing basis and up to 400 casual staff as actors, directors, designers and in other creative and production roles.
Purpose of the Position
The Lead Graphic Designer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of MTC’s visual identity, producing in-season marketing collateral and designing visual campaigns for key MTC initiatives.
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
To lead the design team, to produce a range of high quality visual design work for the MTC, across both print and digital.
Provide a leadership role in the creative direction of MTC’s visual identity; including concepts, creative briefs and art direction of photoshoots for associated imagery, concept and design of marketing collateral.
Creative Direction of MTC campaign imagery including conceptualising and preparing briefs for photographers and art direction on photoshoots.
Collaborate with a team of photographers, directors, hair and make up artists, actors, retouchers to produce high quality photography for use in campaigns, whilst adhering to budgets.
Design, develop and provide final artwork for MTC season advertising and collateral, including programmes, signage, print advertisements, posters, invitations, magazines and digital assets.
Collaborate with external suppliers and creative agencies as and when required.
Liaise with external suppliers such as printers and media outlets, attending press checks where necessary, ensuring the timely quality delivery of material.
Work closely and collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure key objectives are met, including Marketing, PR and Management.
Present concepts, briefs and visual mockups to Marketing Director as well as Artistic Director and Executive Director when needed.
Oversee and manage the workflow and job allocation within the design team – working in consultation with the Marketing Director and with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure all deadlines are met.
Pre press and print preparation of artwork for a variety printed and digital collateral.
Adhere to MTC brand guidelines, ensuring all materials reflect MTC brand and visual identity Page 2 of 4
Skills & Attributes
Key Relationships
Service the design requirements of other internal MTC departments
Ensure that MTC photography and design files are maintained and archived.
Tertiary qualifications in graphic design
Over seven years professional senior level graphic design and or art director experience
Outstanding skills and significant experience in a fast paced environment using Adobe Suite software including Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
Ability to think creatively and create concepts from scratch under tight time constraints, with flexibility to change direction nimbly and positively
Thorough knowledge of pre-press
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
The Lead Graphic Designer leads the graphic design team (inclusive of supervising the graphic designer and freelance designers) within the Marketing Department, reports to the Marketing Director. This role also works closely with the Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator. Key internal departmental relationships include with the Marketing, PR, Artistic and Development Departments. Key external relationships are with printers, photographers, advertising/branding agencies amongst others. The marketing team works in partnership with the PR and Communications team, headed by the PR and Communications Director. Marketing Marketing Director (NB: all members of the marketing team report directly to the Marketing Director) Marketing Manager Digital Manager Marketing Coordinator Marketing Coordinator (Digital) Lead Graphic Designer Graphic Designer – part time PR and Communications PR & Communications Director Publicist PR and Communications Assistant Publications Coordinator Receptionist
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Environmental Health & Safety
All MTC staff are responsible for the following safe work procedures and instructions:
Conditions
All employees are to comply with the EHS manual Adopt work practices that support EHS programs Take reasonable care for the safety of his/her own health and safety and that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace Seek guidance for all new or modified work procedures to ensure that any hazardous conditions, near misses and injuries are reported immediately to supervisor Must not wilfully place at risk the health or safety of any person in the workplace Participate in meetings, training and other environment, health and safety activities Must not wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of environment health and safety or welfare Wear personal protective equipment as provided Use equipment in compliance with relevant guidelines, without wilful interference or misuse Must cooperate with MTC management in relation to actions taken by MTC to comply with Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.
MTC is an equal opportunity, smoke-free, family friendly employer. This position is a full-time role. Ordinary hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. The position is a maternity leave contract offered for a fixed term of 10 months during March-December 2015. Conditions include 4 weeks annual leave loading pro rata, statutory superannuation, an in-house subsidised canteen and complimentary theatre tickets.
Version Control
Revision Date: Document Owner: Status: Author: Authorised by: File Path:
December 2014 Human Resources Final Human Resources Manager Marketing Director Z:\HR\Recruitment\0 Lead Graphic Designer 2015\Lead Graphic Designer 15 PD.Doc
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