Our Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
Edinburgh Printmakers provides space, expertise and support for artists to develop their practice, networks and professional experience. We recognise and respond to artists at different stages in their careers, and we value diversity as a driver for artistic excellence and creative risk-taking.
We have a distinctive offer for printmakers and have developed new approaches for both artists and the creative industries, supporting learning, production, presentation and exchange that will have a significant impact on their practice and profile.
Vision
Our vision is to create an international centre with world-class facilities and exceptional models of support for artists where audiences can connect with our work and we can connect with the world.
Values
Edinburgh Printmakers is an arts charity with printmaking at its heart. Core to our work is innovation, resilience, collaboration, diversity, transparency and forward-thinking with an approach that reaches out to inspire and encourage artists, audiences and different communities to engage with us and each other.
Current vacancies
Commercial manager
We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the senior management team who has the enthusiasm and ability to drive our ambitious income generation plans. The successful candidate will be a target driven, experienced professional with significant relevant experience, skills and commitment. They will be passionate about the arts and have an entrepreneurial approach.
Eligibility
Minimum of 5 years business experience within a target-led environment, preferably in the retail or events sector. Strong track record of meeting ambitious commercial targets, ideally in the arts, heritage or related sector. Evidence of generating sales growth and profitability in challenging economic conditions
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Deadline: Midnight, Monday 11th November 2019
Senior Team Co-ordinator
This is a new support role requiring a high level of initiative, communication and organisational skills. Key tasks include organisational administration, reporting, programme and HR. The role also involves the planning, co-ordination and administration of the Senior Leadership Team, Board and staff meetings.
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Freelance Digital Studio Technician
Edinburgh Printmakers is looking to hire a freelance artist with experience of running a laser cutter. The successful applicant will work in our digital studio on digital print and laser cutting projects for Edinburgh Printmakers members, general public and staff and teaching introductory courses in laser cutting.
Eligibility
An arts background is expected, preferably at degree level or HND level at minimum along with good proven previous laser cutting experience and an extensive experience of software for digital imaging and manipulation including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
How to apply. Please provide:
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a full cv showing relevant work experience, voluntary and paid positions
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a cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for this role plus 2 references.
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a completed equal opportunities monitoring form
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Deadline: 12 midnight Monday 4th November
This is a freelance opportunity specifically for project work and teaching of classes. Rates of pay operating laser cutter £11.50/hour. Teaching of advertised classes: £21/hour
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Freelance Tutors
Due to the expansion of our learning programme, Edinburgh Printmakers increasingly have opportunities for professional artists to lead printmaking classes with adults, teenagers, children and community groups. At this point in time we are looking to broaden our staff base of freelance tutors in advance of programming so we are currently looking for notes of interest.
Eligibility
We are looking for individuals with experience of working professionally as artist educators with demonstrable printmaking experience.
An arts background is expected, preferably at degree level or HND level.
How to apply. Please provide:
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a full cv showing relevant work experience, voluntary and paid positions
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a cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for this role plus 2 references
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a completed equal opportunities monitoring form
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Deadline: 12 midnight Monday 4th November
Please indicate which of the following areas you have teaching experience in:
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Adult printmaking classes
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Classes with children and teenagers
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Community groups
This is a freelance opportunity specifically for project work and teaching of classes. Teaching rate: £21/hour, prep rate £14/hour
