Media Department Intern (Graphic Designer)

Role Title: Media Department Intern
Location: London, UK
Duration: 6 Months
Department: Media Department

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organised and detail\-oriented Media Department Intern to join our team for a 6\-month full\-time internship.

The role focuses primarily on the design and production of auction catalogues across Spink’s departments, alongside photography post\-production and occasional wider design support.

Working closely with our specialist departments, you will prepare and format text and imagery within catalogue layouts, ensuring all materials meet Spink’s design and presentation standards. You will support the full production process, from preparing assets and checking layouts to making amendments, assisting with proofs and preparing final files for print.

You will also support photography post\-production and, during quieter periods, may assist with digital, print and marketing projects.

Auction Catalogue Design \& Production

• Produce auction catalogue layouts for sales across all Spink departments.


• Input and accurately format images, lot descriptions, written content, captions, headings, references and other sale material within catalogue templates and layouts.


• Ensure all catalogue pages adhere consistently to Spink’s design, typography, layout and presentation standards.


• Work through amendments and revisions with the relevant departments and incorporate feedback accurately and timely.


• Assist with the proofing process, checking proofs carefully and making any final corrections required prior to production and print.


• Manage multiple catalogues and sale deadlines simultaneously, prioritising work according to the auction calendar.

• Work closely with the photographer to finalise high\-resolution photography for upcoming auction lots.


• Carry out background cleaning, dust removal, cropping and other appropriate image corrections.


• Stitch multiple images together where required.


• Prepare and export images correctly for use within catalogues and other approved media.

• During periods of available capacity, assist with other design requirements across the business as needed.


• This may include digital assets, social media graphics, email banners, print materials and other visual communications.


• Support the wider Media and Marketing teams with design tasks where appropriate.

• Adobe InDesign: Strong proficiency in multi\-page editorial and catalogue layout, typography, grids and print\-ready document production.


• Adobe Photoshop: Strong skills in image editing, retouching, cropping, background cleaning and preparing high\-resolution photography.


• Adobe Lightroom: Experience working with and processing large volumes of photographic material is desirable.


• Adobe Illustrator: Working knowledge is desirable for occasional supporting design work.


• Understanding of print production, proofing and preparing files for professional print.


• Strong understanding of typography, layout, spacing, consistency and visual hierarchy.


• A portfolio demonstrating strong typography, layout, attention to detail and image\-editing skills is required.

Expected hours: 37\.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free flu jabs


• Sick pay

• United Kingdom (required)

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