Make-Ready - Printmaker

ABOUT MAKE-READY

Make-Ready is dedicated to producing original prints of outstanding quality and has an altogether different approach on defining what a fine art print studio can be. We specialise in high-end silkscreen printing, producing stunning artworks for some of the world's most exciting contemporary artists.

We’re a small team with really big ambitions, both for what we want to achieve and also the environment we’re building. We all work incredibly hard because we really care about what Make-Ready is here to do. We want to create a company that remains thoughtful as we scale and tries to be genuinely progressive in how we operate; we want people to really own what they do and create something meaningful. We’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, hungry to learn, and put pride in our collective achievements.

We are currently a team of 13 based in Tottenham, North London. This is a unique opportunity develop yourself within a team of highly skilled professionals working with one of the most technically versatile printing processes in the arts.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Job title: Printmaker

• Level: 2

• Location: Make-Ready London N18 1SW

• Contract type: Full time (Monday-Friday 9-6pm)

• Salary range:starting from £25k (variable depending on experience)

• Manager: Creative & Technical Director (Thomas Murphy)

• Proposed Start date: July/August 2022

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Operating one of Make-Ready’s silkscreen printing benches (for BAU + timed release projects) under supervision
  • Gaining a full understanding of the printing machines and supporting equipment by engaging in training and guidance from your manager and experienced colleagues.
  • Actively seeking to improve your knowledge base around the printing machines.
    Showing a high level of respect and care when using printing equipment.
  • Keep printing areas generally clean and tidy.
  • Follow the core values of Make-Ready and apply this approach to every task

• Proofing projects assigned to you by the Creative Team/ Production & Logistics Team under supervision

  • Performing all ancillary tasks associated with silkscreen printmaking and when required screen making and digital printing..

  • Producing a proof within the parameters set out by the creative team, but also contributing to creative decisions on press.

  • 
    Feeding back and communicating to your manager any successes and blockers during the proofing process.

  • Managing time effectively and thinking critically about what can be achieved day to day, week to week.

  • Communicating with the Pre-Press & Stencil Making Team to ensure project screens are made in good time ahead of a scheduled press-window.

• Printing editions under supervision

  • Transferring the proofed artwork into a completed silkscreen printed edition.

  • Ensure edition colours and layers match the proof, with guidance from the creative team.

  • Ensuring consistency across a print run by following good procedure (checking gain bars, having the B.A.T and proof hung up for reference).

  • To fully immerse yourself in a given project and proactively seek out information regarding the print if you are unsure.

  • To deliver a printed edition in the required manner to the Production & Logistics team for finishing.

• Additional tasks

  • From time to time carrying out tasks production and studio management tasks that might fall outside general printmaking activities

  • Including working in the Pre-Press & Stencil Making Department, to gain a well formed understanding of this department.

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs):

• To physically produce proofs, BAU edition and Timed Launch prints for Make-Ready and Avant Arte under the guidance of the Creative Team and Production & Logistics Team.

• To maintain printing ‘up-time’ and a organised printing environment.

• To hit printing targets (both proofing and edition printing) set by the Creative Team & Production & Logistics team.

BENEFITS

• 25 days of holiday plus King's day off (company wide)

• L&D budget of €1000 per year per employee

• Private Healthcare option

• Enhanced pension contributions and parental leave policies

• Regular team and company wide socials

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Plus many other benefits.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As we really invest in our team we like to take each candidate through our recruitment process. This ensures the right fit for both employer and candidate.

You will not necessarily progress through every stage but we wanted to share the full recruitment process so you know what to expect.

• Video call interview

• Face to face with Make-Ready’s director

• Trial days at Make-Ready (paid, London Living Wage)

• Final interview with Make-Ready’s director

Should you be successful, an offer will be made at the end of the recruitment process.