Interpretation, Content Designer And Bid Writer

We are a London-based design studio that evolved from a collaboration between architecture and theatre design. Today, we are a multidisciplinary practice that works across architecture, exhibitions, graphic design, theatre, story-telling, film and animation. At its core, our work is about creating spaces that stimulate experiences.

We are looking for someone interested in exhibitions and the creative arts, to join the Interpretation and Content Team in our busy Studio. The majority of work will be within the Museum, Heritage and Art sectors, so an interest in these is essential.

We are interested in hearing from applicants from a variety of backgrounds and with a range of skills and experience, including (but not restricted to) Museum and Heritage Interpretation, Museum Learning or Communications, English, Science Communication, History, Archaeology, Curatorial, Architecture, Bid writing, New Business, Advertising and Marketing. We are interested in people who are curious about the world around them and interested in translating this into great exhibitions and experiences.

Typical tasks we would expect this role to carry out:

New Business:

•  bid writing for pitching documents to win new work
•  design, write, edit and submit bid documents
•  researching possible business opportunities 

Interpretation:

• content research
• interpretation planning and delivery
• supporting architects in object placement and exhibition design, thinking about the intellectual approach and the overall visitor experience
• writing text for exhibitions

Audience Engagement:

• audience testing
• running focus groups and workshops
• an interest in co-creation projects and community participation
• curatorial approach alongside the team

Skills and experience

Essential:

•  degree in a relevant subject
•  excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to present to key stakeholders and write reports.
• excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and across teams including client-facing
• excellent project-management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure

Desirable:

• experience in working with exhibition designers to deliver high-quality large scale temporary and permanent exhibitions
• previous experience in leading creative workshops and focus groups 
• experience managing social media profile

We are open to people applying from a range of backgrounds and with different expertise and experience as we are keen to find the right person for our studio and the team, so please apply if you are interested even if you may not yet have the right experience. We would of course also welcome applicants who have extensive experience in the different areas of this role.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will process the applications as they come in. Application deadline is 26th March 2024. Please send us your cv and a covering letter describing why you would be suitable for the role.

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This role is for a full-time position based within the studio in Hoxton, London. 

Nissen Richards Studio is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

We can only consider applicants eligible to work in the UK. We regret we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.

No agencies please.