Graphic Designer Job Description - Abbey Theatre

Vacancy: Graphic Designer Position
The Abbey Theatre is seeking an energetic and highly creative individual to be part of our
Communications team as Graphic Designer.
This role offers an opportunity to work in a creative organisation, alongside directors,
writers and a diverse mix of theatre professionals to create print and digital material to
represent the Abbey Theatre brand. We’re looking for a designer with a minimum of three
to four years design experience and an ability to create an iconic and engaging visual
identity.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced graphic designer to hone their design skills
with an internationally renowned brand in a cultural organisation that represents the past,
present and future of Irish theatre. The role also involves opportunities to work closely
with our design agency, Zero-G on large-scale marketing campaigns to promote Abbey
productions and activities.
If you think this sounds like your ideal role then please email your application to
recruitment@abbeytheatre.ie by Monday 29 October at 5.30pm. Your application should
include a cover letter and a PDF portfolio, which best represents your design work.
ABOUT US
The Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s national theatre, occupies a unique position in the hearts
and minds of Irish people. The Abbey Theatre’s mission is to create world-class theatre
that actively engages and reflects Irish society: we place the writer and the theatre artist at
the heart of the Abbey Theatre.
The Abbey produces a year round programme of productions, public readings, special
events, workshops and artistic development work. We commission and produce work on
our stages and on tour, which not only showcases Irish and international theatre but also
engages with the artistic and civic life of contemporary Ireland.

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KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Graphic design qualification and at least three to four years relevant experience
Demonstrable ability to work across print and digital projects
A strong conceptual thinker and ability to think creatively
Commitment to working as part of a team and experience of team-work
Possess excellent organisational and time management skills and be capable of
juggling multiple projects
Experience of working with a marketing team is preferable
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Print production, digital production
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include, but will not be limited to, the responsibilities outlined below:
Design
Produce print and digital content to represent all Abbey Theatre departments
including Abbey Talks series, Literary Department programmes, Community and
Education projects, Development / Fundraising initiatives, Membership collateral and
Merchandise
Artwork advertisements, posters, signage, programmes and other collateral
Act as an ambassador for the Abbey Theatre brand and visual identity and monitor
consistency of the Abbey identity
Print Management
Prepare files for litho and digital work
Liaise with printers to manage print specifications, budgeting, quality and delivery of
print material and services
Online
Develop graphics and content on the Abbey Theatre website,
e-communications and social media sites
Design e-newsletters and e-flyers for external and internal distribution
Produce artwork for online advertising campaigns
General
Keep up-to-date with developments in design, in advertising, print and digital media
Act as support to the Communications Department and undertake any other tasks as
may be deemed reasonable and appropriate
Network and represent the Abbey Theatre at industry events and internal events
Establish strong relationships within the arts community

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Support the work of the Marketing Manager and Head of Communications and
undertake any other tasks as may be deemed reasonable and appropriate
Input purchases to Opera, the Abbey’s financial management system
Written and spoken Irish an advantage but not a requirement
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Community & Education, Development, Sales and Customer
Service, Literary, Production departments
External Abbey Theatre customers, Zero-G, Design by
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Front, website designers, media buying agencies,
media outlets, print services providers
Post: This is a Full Time Permanent post with the Abbey Theatre.
Hours: 09.30 to 17.30
This post requires attendance at performances, travel and events outside of normal hours
Annual Salary: Salary commensurate with skills and experience
Probationary period: 6 months
Holidays: 24 days per annum
(including Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
Public Holidays: 9 Public holidays per annum
Pension: The Abbey Theatre provides employees with access to a Personal Retirement
Savings Account (PRSA) and will match contributions up to 5.5% of salary. Employees
must contribute a min. of 3% to avail of employer contributions. Contributions are made
through payroll.
Life Assurance: The Abbey Theatre Group Life Assurance plan provides a benefit to all
employees of 4 times annual salary in the event of death while in service.
Health Insurance: Employees are provided with the option to join the Abbey Theatre –
VHI Group Scheme. Participant employees receive a 10% discount on any VHI plan and
the subscription is deducted through payroll.

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APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send an up to date CV, portfolio and a cover letter outlining why you want
this particular post and highlighting the skills and experience that you could contribute,
to:
Michelle Sheridan
HR Administrator
Abbey Theatre
26 Lower Abbey Street
Dublin 1
Or alternatively email: recruitment@abbeytheatre.ie
The closing date for applications is Monday 29 October at 5.30pm.
The Abbey Theatre is an equal opportunities employer.
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