Creative Assistant to Artist– Art, Content & Creative Projects (Part-Time)

University of the Arts London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Arts London seeks a Creative Assistant to support an artist across art, content and creative projects. The role is part-time and freelance, based in London with a mix of in-person and remote work, offering hands-on involvement in filming, editing, social content and project coordination.

Ideal candidates are creative, proactive and organised, with a passion for art and culture. The position allows growth across diverse disciplines, with an emphasis on collaboration and concept

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in art, design, culture and the creative industries.
• Proactive, resourceful and organised with ability to turn ideas into tangible outputs.
• Comfortable with filming content and editing for social platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Content creation: assist with filming, photography, editing and social content production to grow accounts.
• Creative development: brainstorm opportunities, research ideas, develop concepts and support new projects.
• Social media: help manage content across Instagram, TikTok, Substack and other platforms.
• PR & communications: research opportunities, outreach and professional correspondence.
• Project coordination: assist with events, exhibitions, commissions and collaborations to keep deadlines.
• Research & opportunities: identify brands, galleries and partnerships.
• General creative support: assist shoots, events, studio organisation and day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Content creation

Video filming

Video editing

Social media

Communication

Organisation

Idea development

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

Instagram

YouTube

Job description

Creative Assistant to Artist- Art, Content & Creative Projects (Part-Time)

Part-time, freelance position based in London, with a combination of in-person and remote working.

I am a London-based artist, illustrator and ocean conservationist working across art, design, fashion, film and environmental projects.

My work ranges from 45 piece gallery exhibitions and commissioned illustration to large-scale murals, creative collaborations, ocean conservation campaigns and content creation.

I am a Bronze Level Youtuber (=23k subs viewership of over 3mill), I am a model and actor am represented by two agents, and I give talks and travel for conservation work.

I am looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic assistant to work closely with me across my various projects and help develop and grow my creative practice and professional profile.

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse range of creative industries! Contribute ideas, get involved in exciting projects, network with me along the way and play an active role in bringing creative concepts to life.

Skills and Experience Required

What you'll need to have

Consistency, accountability, and a good level of professionalism.

You will have a genuine interest in art, design, culture and the creative industries, alongside an understanding of social media, photography, content creation and communications.

You are naturally proactive, resourceful and organised, with the ability to take an idea and help turn it into something tangible.

You're someone who enjoys thinking creatively, spotting opportunities, has fun filming content, making connections and finding solutions.

You’ll be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively, happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved in different aspects of a project.

A positive attitude, good communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Most importantly, you're curious, enthusiastic and excited by the possibility of working across different all my creative disciplines!

Areas of responsibility include

• Content creation: Assisting with filming, photography, editing and producing social media content, including short-form video and longer-form YouTube content: helping my accounts grow.
• Creative development: Brainstorming ideas of new opportunities, researching creative opportunities, developing concepts and helping bring new projects and collaborations to life.
• Social media: Helping manage and develop content across Instagrams, (and then TikTok) and other platforms, like substack: supporting a consistent and engaging online presence.
• PR & communications: Researching PR opportunities, (like podcasts / articles) identifying potential collaborators, assisting with outreach, pitching, press opportunities and professional correspondence.
• Project coordination: Helping organise and manage creative projects! Like assisting art fairs / gallery openings / commissions, collaborations, exhibitions and events, ensuring deadlines and details are kept on track.
• Research & opportunities: Identifying relevant brands, galleries, publications, organisations, creative opportunities and potential partnerships.
• General creative support: Providing hands-on assistance with shoots, events, artwork preparation, studio organisation and other day-to-day creative tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine enthusiasm for art, illustration, design, fashion, photography and the wider creative industries: but most of all my work and potential to grow together!
• While this is part-time now: the goal would be to be part time for a long time and potentially more as I would love to grow together!
• An understanding of social media platforms and digital content, with an eye for engaging visual storytelling.
• Experience with photography, filming and video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, accountability, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Creative thinking, initiative and a willingness to bring new ideas to the table.
• Confidence with researching, communicating with and approaching brands, 'cold-calling' or emailing organisations and potential collaborators.
• Good working knowledge of relevant creative software and digital tools.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and take ownership of responsibilities.

Previous experience in a creative assistant, production, communications, PR or social media role is desirable.

Equally, we welcome applications from emerging creatives with a strong portfolio, initiative and a genuine interest in the role.

The Position

Part-time, approximately 1-2 days per week initially, with potential to grow as projects develop. One day in person (especially for onboarding) : one work from home.

London-based (Studio based Earls-Court), with a preference for someone who can work in person and attend shoots, meetings, events and studio days when required.

Freelance basis, with remuneration dependent on experience: one-two month trial clause to see if we are a good fit mutually.

What the Role Offers

• The opportunity to work closely with an established multidisciplinary artist and creative professional.
• Exposure to a diverse network of other artists, events, and a range of projects spanning art, illustration, media and ocean conservation.
• The opportunity to contribute creatively, develop ideas and take ownership of projects.
• A varied and dynamic working environment, with opportunities to attend shoots, exhibitions, fun events and creative collaborations.
• Scope for the role to develop and expand over time.
• Hopefully a lot of fun too!

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and levels of experience. I value creativity, individuality, curiosity and different perspectives, and am keen to create a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is