The Marketing & Design Lead is a strategic and creative role responsible for leading the brand identity, public communications, and marketing initiatives of The Arts House Trust (AHT). This is a hands-on role that combines strategic leadership with practical delivery across design, digital, and communications. This role also ensures the cohesive and compelling presentation of AHT’s exhibitions, programmes, activities and values. The ideal candidate brings together a strong design sensibility with marketing strategy, digital fluency, and a passion for contemporary art and public engagement. This is a permanent, full-time role (4 days / 32 hours per week).

You will bring the following strengths:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated success in a comparable role within New Zealand's arts, GLAM, or similar organizations with significant public engagement, particularly in marketing, communications, and digital media environments.
• Sector Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Aotearoa arts sector and a strong appreciation for contemporary visual arts.
• Design Proficiency: Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), ensuring visual detail and brand consistency.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, capable of crafting engaging content and liaising effectively with diverse audiences.
• Digital Platform Management: Experience managing digital platforms, including website content (e.g., Squarespace), social media, and email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp), with knowledge of SEO best practices to enhance online visibility.
• Project Management: Highly organized with proven project management skills, adept at balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.
• Team Collaboration: Confident in both independent work and collaborative team environments, exhibiting a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Public Engagement: Experience in public-facing roles or customer service, with strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for engaging diverse audiences.
• Media Relations: Comfortable engaging with media and external stakeholders; existing media relationships and networks in the arts or cultural sector are advantageous.
• Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of financial systems such as Xero.
• Strategic Thinking: Creative and strategic thinker; collaborative and approachable, with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational Alignment with The Arts House Trust’s commitment to public access, equity, and the arts.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with artists, exhibitions, and one of Aotearoa’s most significant contemporary art collections in a highly visible public-facing environment.

If you are the right candidate, please send your Cover Letter and CV to director@artshousetrust.co.nz

Applications close Monday 19 January 2026 9am. Interviews will commence on or about 15 January.