Archaeology Graphics Assistant

Ecus Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage and archaeological company is seeking a motivated Graphics Assistant/Supervisor for a full-time position in Sheffield with hybrid working. This role involves processing and presenting technical data using GIS and CAD, enhancing media for reports, and providing graphical support across various disciplines. Ideal candidates have a degree in a relevant field and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite. Strong organisational skills and a portfolio of previous work are essential.

Benefits

Professional development support towards CIfA membership

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce clear, accurate and consistent graphical material.
• Understanding of field survey, data recording, and spatial representation.
• Experience in commercial heritage and archaeology or technical data processing.

Responsibilities

• Process and present technical data using relevant software.
• Enhance and organise images, photographs, and other media for reports.
• Provide graphical support across various disciplines.
• Produce deliverables independently with supervision.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health and safety.

Skills

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Data handling and organisation skills

Specialist illustration or visualisation skills

Proactive and collaborative attitude

Education

Degree in archaeology, geospatial studies, design, or related fields

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Overview

Cura Terrae Land and Nature are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graphics Assistant/Supervisor (dependent upon experience and demonstrable technical competence) to support a diverse portfolio of heritage and archaeological projects, with further opportunities to assist within our multidisciplinary team. This is full-time permanent position based out of our Sheffield office with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• The processing and presentation of technical data (e.g. plans, sections, survey outputs, figures, photographs, diagrams) using relevant software such as GIS and CAD.
• The processing, enhancement and organisation of images, photographs and other media for use across reports, publications and project outputs.
• Providing graphical support across the full range of disciplines covered by the organisation, including archaeology, geophysics, ecology and environmental sciences.
• To work independently with the support and guidance of the Graphics Officer, producing deliverables to agreed scopes, timescales, and budgets.
• Ensure all work complies with Cura Terrae’s policies, professional standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties and training as reasonably required.

About You

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., archaeology, geospatial studies, design, or related fields) is desirable, as is experience in commercial heritage and archaeology or technical data processing.
• Proven ability to produce clear, accurate and consistent graphical material for reports, publications and other project deliverables.
• An understanding of the principles of field survey, data recording and spatial representation.
• Specialist illustration or visualisation skills (e.g., artefact illustration, photography, ecological mapping, geophysical data presentation).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to data handling.
• A proactive and collaborative attitude.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant experience through a portfolio or examples of previous graphical outputs, submitted as part of the application or made available at interview.

Professional Development

Cura Terrae is a CIfA Registered Organisation. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to work towards individual CIfA membership, with all associated fees paid by the company.

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