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Closing date for applications: 17th November 2025 at 11.55pmSalary: £36,900 to £40,850 including Inner London WeightingContract type: Full-time, fixed term 12 months Help bring bold exhibitions to life that inspire audiences and celebrate art, architecture, fashion, photography, film, and more at the Barbican.The Barbican’s Visual Arts team is looking for an exhibition organiser to work across its dynamic programme on a 12 month fixed term basis. This is a key role in our team that ensures coordination and logistical arrangements are in place for the Visual Arts programme.Our visual arts programme embraces art, architecture, design, fashion, photography and film. Many of our exhibitions explore the interconnections between disciplines, periods and cultures, and aim to imagine the world in new ways. Designers, artists and architects are our collaborators in this process. The Curve gallery is one of the few galleries in London devoted to the commissioning of new work and allows audiences to experience it for free. In 2023 we launched an ambitious programme of public art across the Barbican’s spaces that allows artists to directly engage with the architecture and public spaces of this modernist icon.The exhibition organiser reports to the senior manager and works with the whole Visual Arts team, to ensure the highest standard of practice in relation to the care of exhibits, our work with artists, coordination and logistical arrangements for our exhibitions and commissions in London and at partner venues internationally.<ul><li>You’ll have excellent communication, administrative and organisation skills, with the ability to work well under pressure both independently and as part of a dynamic and supportive team.</li><li>You’ll bring proven experience of the art world, in particular exhibition delivery and registrarial work along with previous experience of working on artist commissions.</li><li>You’ll be working across multiple projects so will need to demonstrate relevant practical experience. &nbsp;</li></ul> ResponsibilitiesExhibitions and events<ul><li>Support the coordination of exhibitions and liaise with lenders, transport and insurance agencies and others as required, maintaining excellent relations throughout</li><li>Work with the curatorial and production teams to organise exhibition and commissions logistics and ensure procedural compliance, best practice, and cost efficiency for exhibitions at Barbican and partner venues</li><li>Work within all registrarial and exhibition organisation procedures and industry best practice, and support the senior manager to ensure systems and procedures are fit for purpose</li><li>Draft schedules and coordinate the logistical coordination for the planning, installation and take down of exhibitions and commissions at the Barbican</li><li>Coordinate all preparations for the installation and take down of exhibitions and commissions including liaising with couriers/ lenders to confirm transport and travel arrangements</li><li>Collate and maintain exhibition data to support indemnity and insurance applications, transport, display and security requirements, working in liaison with Arts Council England, Corporation of London insurance team, transport agents, lenders, Curatorial and Production teams as necessary</li><li>Work directly with partner venues and to manage specific partnership projects, in close communication with the senior manager and project curator</li><li>Assist in the preparation of contracts with other institutions / individuals as necessary</li><li>Carry out loan administration and the condition checking of works, liaising with museum/gallery couriers as necessary</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Work within set budgets, prepare requisition orders and invoices, maximise income to the Centre, as directed by the senior manager</li><li>Update and maintain systems for filing and archiving</li><li>Undertake administrative and other duties as required</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Degree qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience in a humanities subject, with a demonstrable interest in and knowledge of the visual arts</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Results-oriented, fast and effective working style</li><li>Excellent word processing skills (familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel)</li><li>Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain a calm, ordered approach &nbsp;</li><li>Diplomacy, flexibility, ability to get on well with people and have a professional attitude; the ability to work independently and in a team, customer focus</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge of best practice in the organisation of loans and exhibitions in a major and/ or public gallery or museum</li><li>Demonstrable experience of supporting the organisation and coordination of transport and insurance for international loan-based exhibitions</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working with couriers, condition checking and an understanding of care of artworks and artefacts</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working with artists on commissions</li><li>Excellent administration skills and a sound knowledge of exhibition coordination and registrarial work</li><li>Experience of working within budgets&nbsp;</li></ul> For further information please see the full job description and person specification via the 'Apply' button.&nbsp; We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Exhibition organiser

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 25th November at 5:30pmReporting to: Senior Researcher and Writer, Secondary Market (London)Working hours: Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm (additional hours as required) Play a key role in shaping White Cube’s global secondary market –&nbsp;researching, writing, and producing materials that illuminate modern and contemporary art.A core member of White Cube’s dynamic secondary market team, the Researcher and Writer will conduct object research and due diligence for incoming consignments and acquisitions, producing sales materials and contributing to the gallery’s art fair and exhibition programmes globally. This role will involve close collaboration as part of the secondary research team based in London and New York, as well as with the wider secondary and sales teams across White Cube’s global locations, working to uphold the gallery’s high standard in research and writing. &nbsp;Job responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct in-depth provenance, exhibition history, and literature research for secondary market artworks under consideration for acquisition, consignment, or sale, using catalogues raisonné, archives, library materials, online databases and other resources.</li><li>Work as part of the secondary research team to verify authenticity and contextualise artworks within an artist’s broader oeuvre, liaising with external scholars and experts as appropriate.</li><li>Write accurate and persuasive copy for secondary market artworks that effectively communicates their historical and market significance.</li><li>Work as part of the secondary research team to ensure a consistent approach to research and writing methodology, also liaising with the Editorial and Publications teams as appropriate in order to uphold White Cube’s global voice.</li><li>Design and produce sales offer documents for secondary artworks, following White Cube’s house style to ensure clarity, consistency and aesthetic impact.</li><li>Collaborate with the Market Analyst and Object Intelligence Researcher to produce internal research documents that support the sales team’s efforts by providing strategic insights and contextual information.</li><li>Collaborate with White Cube’s sales, curatorial, and technical teams as part of the research and due diligence process.</li><li>Maintain accurate and comprehensive record keeping for all secondary artworks.</li><li>Help to maintain and expand White Cube’s internal databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of cataloguing and research materials.</li><li>Help to maintain and expand the secondary research library plus digital research resources.</li><li>Help to track major exhibitions and publications relevant to the gallery’s secondary market program, as needed.</li><li>Assist with auction enquiries, as needed.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a fine art category, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Minimum two years of experience within a leading gallery, auction house, or art advisory firm.</li><li>Strong interest in the Modern and Contemporary Art market.</li><li>Exceptional research skills, including experience working with auction databases (Artnet etc.), catalogues raisonné and other primary source materials.</li><li>Excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesise complex research into clear, compelling texts.</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and with confidential information.</li><li>Proactive and creative at problem solving.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and time zones.</li><li>Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.</li></ul>To apply for this role, please complete the application form and submit a copy of your CV and a cover letter. This role will close on Tuesday 25th November at 5:30pm and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

White Cube

Researcher and writer, secondary market

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 1st December 2025Role: Full-time / permanent&nbsp;Salary: £28,249 - £37,212 (depending on experience)Location: Wolverhampton &nbsp;Shape the look and feel of books that children will treasure.... Usborne is seeking a creative designer to join our Wolverhampton studio, where every day brings a new challenge and a new idea.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling That’s not my… series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Holly Bourne and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé – with everything from Magic Painting to Politics for Beginners in between. &nbsp;You can see our books here at&nbsp;<a href="https://usborne.com/gb/" target="_blank">usborne.com</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.You will be part of a team of writer/editors and designers in our Wolverhampton office who create a wide variety of books including sticker books, puzzle books, activity books, sound books, reference books, and jigsaws. You can see some of the books our team create here:<ul><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164</a></li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177</a></li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964</a></li></ul>As a designer no two days will be the same. You will get to engage your creative skills working with talented writers and fantastic artists, from thinking up new novelty and sticker books, working out books with peep through holes or ingenious flaps or maybe creating activities to help young children learn to read and write. You will be working on an amazing range of imaginative books, with design that makes books jump off the shelf and make people want to read them.We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and creative designer, with strong drawing skills, a flair for design, typography, illustration and most importantly a passion for creativity. You will need to work well under your own direction and with a creative team, developing eye-catching, fascinating books. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceYou may have just graduated from your studies in a design-led course, or you may have a couple of years of experience in a similar design role but be looking for the next step in your career.&nbsp;Whichever it is, you must have a good working knowledge of Adobe CC - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and have a passion for great design.Our department is a busy one so the ability to juggle projects, communicate well within and outside of the team and be able to adapt to changes in direction is a must. &nbsp;Location and BenefitsThis role is based in our Wolverhampton office and we work a 35-hour working week, where after a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.Please note: We cannot consider applications from designers who are unable to work from the office as we have outlined.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement increasing with service to 30 days after 5 years.</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul> &nbsp;Recruitment ProcessWe are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to permanently live and work in the UK at the point of application.You will be asked to submit selected examples of your work as PDF's via email as part of the selection process (full instructions given). We anticipate asking shortlisted candidates to complete a design spec in advance of first interviews (to be held in person). We will invite candidates to complete a spec as we receive suitable applications. Following this a final task and interview will take place.This position is being readvertised. Candidates who have previously applied for this role earlier in the year (during September or October), or who have applied for any position within our Wolverhampton office in the past 12 months, will not be eligible for consideration at this time.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in PublishingPlease include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.AI notice: The use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we'd like to see your original ideas and creativity in your portfolio, not work that has been generated by an AI tool.&nbsp;

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Non-Fiction Children's book designer - Wolverhampton

Closing date: 23rd November 2025Salary: £38,133 per annumContract type: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working full-time hours of 35 per week.Working pattern: This role requires a minimum of two days on-site working in the Gallery offices. The National Gallery is looking for an experienced and talented UX/UI designer to join its vibrant creative team.The UX/UI designer will provide a smooth and intuitive user experience through accessible, responsive and inclusive designs, ensuring consistent visual language across all visual touch-points.You will be helping to support and shape the user experience across the National Gallery website and a range of digital products and touchpoints. This will include prototyping, designing and continuously improving the UX /UI across our core platforms, designing responsively ensuring designs are visually appealing, on brand, accessible and user-centric. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A knowledge of UX processes, UI design principles and proficiency in in Figma and Adobe suite is required.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Gallery

The National Gallery

UX/UI designer

Closing date:&nbsp;14th November 2025Salary: London Living Wage Starting out in the industry? Come and join us!&nbsp;We are looking for a production intern to join our creative, talented, passionate team. With the continuous growth of our Silk Factory family both in the UK and the US, we’re looking for an up and coming, curious and ambitious production intern to work with us in our London office.Our full-time, paid internship programme is proven to be an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in creative agency production collaborating with some of the world’s most well-known film production &amp; distribution companies such as Lionsgate, Warner Bros, Universal and more. The chosen candidate will constantly seek to learn more and help push the agency forward whilst working on a multitude of diverse projects from sales promos, trailers, sizzle reels, TV and radio spots as well as social creative.This internship will be a 9-month programme offering you the experience required to progress on your journey. Individuals that demonstrate potential, meet the required performance criteria, and a genuine passion for creative producing will be offered the opportunity to join Silk Factory as a production assistant following this period.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting with the creation of briefs for editors and designers.</li><li>Keep communication channels open between all departments in the business.</li><li>Office &amp; project admin.</li><li>Post-production assistant tasks.</li><li>Reading feature scripts &amp; summarising for pre-production works &amp; featurettes/rip-reels.</li><li>Source music for projects &amp; update music library.</li><li>QCing files to ensure projects are delivered to the high standards that Silk Factory’s output requires.</li></ul> What you'll bringThe ideal candidate will be committed to a career within the creative industry and should display the following attributes:<ul><li>Curiosity, honesty, ambition, drive and responsibility as well as having a keen interest in social media and current trends and an interest in the film/media market.</li></ul>Having a degree is not essential if the applicant shows a deep passion in creative marketing.If you believe this is you, please send a CV and cover letter via the 'Apply' button with your name and Production Intern in the subject. Silk Factory’s values<ul><li>BE THE BEST: Challenge ourselves to be the best agency in how we engage, inspire and care for our clients. </li><li>BE INNOVATIVE: To constantly be thinking of the bigger picture and exciting new ways to deliver the best creative. </li><li>BE COLLABORATIVE: Work together to communicate and openly share ideas and information as a team. </li><li>BE RESPONSIBLE: Take pride and responsibility for your work and fellow team members.</li></ul> Silk Factory operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and are committed to building an organisation which actively promotes a culture that is free from discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Silk Factory

Production intern

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st November at 11.59pm. Please make sure to review the 'To apply' section in detail at the bottom of this role description.Salary: London Living WageStart date: January 2026Duration: 15 weeksWorking hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayLocation: Hybrid with at least 2 days per week in the London office Are you looking to begin a creative career? Want to gain an insight into how a global advertising agency operates? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join McCann Health as an IGNITE intern.Part of the IPG Health network, <a href="https://ipghealth.com/" target="_blank">McCann Health London</a> is one of the most awarded healthcare communications agencies. We are guided by our founding philosophy, Truth Well Told, and united by one vision: to help our clients’ brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people’s health. We combine science, creativity and strategy to deliver best-in-class services to some of the world’s top, as well as emerging, health and wellness brands.&nbsp;We do this by challenging convention and bringing to life smart, creative ideas that push boundaries and leave the world a healthier place than we found it.In recent years McCann Health London has been named European Health Agency of the Year at the London International Awards, won Grand Prixes and Golds at Cannes Lions and featured in AdWeek’s Top 25 global campaigns.The team at McCann Health are excited to be running the IGNITE programme again, a 15-week long paid internship that supports people looking to begin creative careers, regardless of background or experience. &nbsp;What you will learn&nbsp;<ul><li>An introduction to how a global advertising agency operates</li><li>World-class mentoring from award-winning Creatives</li><li>An introduction to the Creative, Design and Studio teams</li><li>How to dream up and execute campaigns</li><li>Experience of responding to a live client brief</li><li>How to create a pitch deck, client presentation or pipeline</li><li>How to develop an idea/prototype and tell a story of a brand or non-profit</li><li>How to adopt a fresh approach to problem-solving</li><li>Support a&nbsp;McCann Global Health brief where you will team up with global colleagues</li></ul> &nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A genuine interest in communications and the creative industry</li><li>A passion for creative discipline</li><li>A natural conceptual thinker with loads of ideas</li><li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>You must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter (including questions outlined below) as one document</li><li>It’s optional to share an example of creative work that you're most proud of alongside your CV, if you have one</li><li>Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact or apply via the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;Please answer the following questions as part of your application:<ul><li>Imagine you had to pitch a reality TV show based on your dreams. What’s the concept?</li><li>If you could redesign the sky, what would you put in it instead of stars and why?</li><li>Imagine someone discovers your project 1,000 years in the future. What do you hope they’d understand about you?</li></ul> &nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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