Careers Opportunities
Join Our Dynamic Team in the Heart of North Yorkshire's Art Scene!
We're on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team. If you thrive in a dynamic, colourful environment where no day is the same, we'd love to hear from you!
About Us:
Lucy Pittaway Ltd is more than just an art business; we're a vibrant, expanding company in North Yorkshire, renowned for retail excellence in the art sector. With eight galleries across Yorkshire, Cumbria and Newcastle, a thriving e-commerce platform, and the accolade of the UK’s Most Popular Published Artist, we're at the forefront of the art community. We've recently expanded our services to include capture, print, retail solutions for artists, and bespoke framing for a wide range of clients.
Our Ethos:
Creativity meets commercial acumen at Lucy Pittaway Ltd. We're a blend of passion, practicality, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit. We're dedicated to excellence in everything we do.
Current Opportunities:
Store Manager - Full-Time, York, North Yorkshire
Store Manager required to join our Team at the Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery in York.
We are seeking a highly motivated store manager to drive a busy sales business in our York Gallery. You will need excellent organisation, communication and sales skills.
Key Responsibilities as our Gallery Manager:
- You and your team will offer professional, friendly, and expert consultations while selling merchandise, limited and open edition prints, and original artwork.
- You will strive to achieve realistic but challenging targets and build a loyal client base.
- You will develop and motivate your team, identify opportunities to expand your gallery's client base while offering exceptional customer service, ensuring the gallery is well presented hanging pictures and merchandise.
- No art experience is necessary as full training will be provided however retail experience is essential. A high level of enthusiasm and an appetite for selling is a must in this role.
Candidate Requirements:
- Personality is everything in this role; we recruit warm, engaging, and professional individuals who can motivate and lead a team.
- You are presentable and confident interacting face-to-face and on the phone.
- You will be a self-motivated individual who understands your client's tastes and requirements and how to encourage new sales and develop successful relationships - ultimately, a candidate who feels as passionate about selling art and providing a personal and unique service to our clients as we do.
- As part of a small team, we do ask for flexibility and adaptability regarding responsibilities and working hours. You will be required to work weekends and be available on occasional evenings for events.
Job Type:
Full-time position availableSalary:
£32,000 per annum + KPI bonus.
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Commission Pay
Schedule:
7-day rota
Store Manager - Full-Time, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Store Manager required to join our Team at the Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
We are seeking a highly motivated store manager to drive a busy sales business in our Newcastle Gallery. You will need excellent organisation, communication and sales skills.
Key Responsibilities as our Gallery Manager:
- You and your team will offer professional, friendly, and expert consultations while selling merchandise, limited and open edition prints, and original artwork.
- You will strive to achieve realistic but challenging targets and build a loyal client base.
- You will develop and motivate your team, identify opportunities to expand your gallery's client base while offering exceptional customer service, ensuring the gallery is well presented hanging pictures and merchandise.
- No art experience is necessary as full training will be provided however retail experience is essential. A high level of enthusiasm and an appetite for selling is a must in this role.
Candidate Requirements:
- Personality is everything in this role; we recruit warm, engaging, and professional individuals who can motivate and lead a team.
- You are presentable and confident interacting face-to-face and on the phone.
- You will be a self-motivated individual who understands your client's tastes and requirements and how to encourage new sales and develop successful relationships - ultimately, a candidate who feels as passionate about selling art and providing a personal and unique service to our clients as we do.
- As part of a small team, we do ask for flexibility and adaptability regarding responsibilities and working hours. You will be required to work weekends and be available on occasional evenings for events.
Job Type:
Full-time position availableSalary:
£32,000 per annum + KPI bonus.
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Commission Pay
Schedule:
7-day rota
For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to hr@lucypittaway.co.uk
Senior Designer - Full-Time, Brompton On Swale.
We’re looking for a Senior Designer to lead the creative execution of our brand across both our retail and digital channels. You’ll play a key role in shaping how our brand is experienced in-store, online, and in customers’ homes—through packaging, campaigns, product design, and digital content.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and seasonal campaigns in print and digital formats, merchandise design, in-store graphics and POS, shop window graphics, and digital assets for web and social media.
- Collaborate with product, retail, and E-Commerce teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling across all platforms.
- Mentor and motivate your team of designers and provide creative direction and constructive feedback.
- Manage multiple projects from concept to delivery, balancing creativity with commercial goals.
- Collaborate with our Marketing and Social Media Team to deliver concepts and ideas through visually exciting design for the business.
- Stay ahead of design and retail trends to keep our brand fresh, relevant, and inspiring.
Candidate Requirements:
- 3 + years of experience in a senior design role, ideally within retail, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating brand development, design for digital and print campaign work, and merchandise or packaging design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; motion graphics or illustration skills are a plus.
- Experience working with printers, suppliers and production teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A passion for art, design and customer experience.
Job Type:
Full-time position availableSalary:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + KPI bonus after probation has been completed.
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Commission Pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Office Based Role
For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to hr@lucypittaway.co.uk
Marketing Executive - Part-Time, Maternity Cover, Brompton on Swale.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to join award-winning Artist Lucy Pittaway and our dynamic marketing team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to and develop our marketing strategy, working closely with the Head of Marketing to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and business growth.
The ideal candidate will support various marketing initiatives, contributing to the overall success of our campaigns. This role requires a blend of creativity and organisational skills, as well as familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms. If you are passionate about marketing and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Campaign Management: Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, email marketing, and Google Ads.
- Project Management: Support key projects by coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources for various marketing projects, as agreed with your line manager.
- Advertising: Manage the online and offline advertising schedule, booking adverts, and negotiating with our external partners to obtain competitive rates.
- Research: Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Copy Writing: Create compelling copy for various online and offline platforms, including websites, newsletters, press releases and promotional materials when and where required.
- Website: Assist in maintaining the company website and liaising with our website provider to complete daily tasks and projects.
- Ideas: Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas for new marketing strategies and initiatives.
- Analytics and Reporting: Track and report on marketing campaign performance, including KPIs and ROI. Use data insights to refine strategies, ensuring campaigns meet goals and support business growth.
- Events: Plan, deliver and execute events and provide a summary report as to their success.
- Collaboration and communication: Liaise with other departments, including Galleries, Design, Framing and Fulfilment, to ensure cohesive marketing efforts. Build relationships with external partners, such as agencies and suppliers, to support campaign delivery.
- Provide administrative support to the marketing and design team as needed.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proficiency in Klaviyo, Aero Commerce (or alternative) and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent copywriting skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Highly organised with strong time management abilities.
- Familiarity with marketing analytics tools.
- Google Ads is an advantage but not essential.
- Experience working within a retail environment.
- A proactive attitude towards learning new skills and adapting to changing environments.
Salary:
£28,000 per annum (pro rata) + KPI bonus when probation has been completed.
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Commission Pay
Schedule:
24 hour role - maternity cover
Office Based Only
For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to hr@lucypittaway.co.uk