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Job Description
Wright, the premier auction house for fine art and design is seeking a full-time senior graphic designer to join our in-house creative team in Chicago. Our design crew is comprised of graphic designers, art directors, photographers and developers who actively build, design and maintain our four websites: Wright (Chicago, IL), Toomey & Co. (Chicago, IL), Rago (Lambertville, NJ) & LAMA (Los Angeles, CA). The team works with the developers and stakeholders to build upon our existing frameworks with design-forward presentation and a digital editorial experience that are unparalleled in the auction industry. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will support our design initiatives, mentor junior talent and own design deliverables for our daily needs. The senior graphic designer will strategize visual directions for auctions and collections, collaborate on new digital technology for our websites, and work with the creative director to uphold the brand standards across all collateral.
The design team collaborates closely with our photographers, editors and founders to tell the stories of the unique items we bring to market. With much growth in the past two years – locations across three time zones and colleagues across the country, the designer is tasked with ensuring an elevated design-centric user experience. The design team also produces award-winning books and catalogs, and provides on-going support to all locations by way of proposals, social media creative, branded collateral, video promotion, email marketing, and advertising.
https://www.wright20.com/commarts/graphic-design
About you
- You want to find a place where development and design intersect and creative presentation is valued alongside technology
- You have sensitive typographic skills and experience designing for dynamic digital editorial
- You value collaboration, seek feedback, and actively work to better your solutions
- You like thinking like a developer: solving not just one creative brief, but thinking of adaptable long-term solutions that support design and development for posterity
- You'd like the chance to collaborate with photographers, and test your skills with motion/video in a creative team environment
- You're interested in contemporary art, design and vintage luxury
- You can work autonomously and juggle simultaneous projects while still meeting the required deadlines
- You are open to constructive criticism and can make on-the-fly changes as directed
- You can strategize a design campaign across digital platforms and are an advocate for brand consistency
- You can mentor junior talent and foster an environment wherein creativity and experimentation thrive
Qualifications
- 5-10 years experience in professional design studio or agency
- Solid experience with current digital technology, design for web, responsive and mobile design
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience using Figma
- Experience with Mailchimp templates / basic html
- Bonus: After Effects / Final Cut pro / video editing experience
- Bonus: experience working within Luxury Ecommerce, Arts and Media Institutions or Technology brands
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid remote / in-office position based in our West Town Chicago offices.
Compensation & Incentives
Compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation time, an employer sponsored health/dental/vision plan, life insurance, and 401K program.
Application Details
To apply please send your resume, cover letter, and a link to your online portfolio to apply@wright20.com with the subject header “Senior Graphic Designer”. Please be advised: due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and backgrounds best fit the needs of the open position.
Application Details
To apply please send your resume, cover letter, and a link to your online portfolio to apply@wright20.com with the subject header “Senior Graphic Designer”. Please be advised: due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and backgrounds best fit the needs of the open position.
Wright
Wright is the industry's leading auction house specializing in 20th century art and design.
Our innovative style and superior expertise sets us apart in the auction industry. We value creativity and focus on the quality of presentation and content. In 2021 the organization grew to encompass four locations and brands: Rago in Lambertville NJ, Wright and Toomey & Co. in Chicago, and LA Modern in Los Angeles, CA. Together, we maintain a compelling and original voice in the worlds of art and design while providing bespoke presentations and quality, boutique service.
Our in-house creative team collaborates across departments, working closely together to support the company leading up to and during exhibitions and auctions. It is a fast-paced environment – but most notably, design driven each step of the way. A core-value of Wright's approach to all projects – thoughtful and compelling design – informs the strategy built into our brand’s unique approach within the auction industry.
Graphic Designer