COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY
JOB SPECIFICATION
Post Title:
Illustrator
Responsible to:
Project Manager/Senior Illustrator
Purpose:
To undertake and ensure the successful completion of graphic
work conforming to the Cotswold Archaeology house style,
working within budget and to deadline.
Main Duties:

Undertake and ensure the successful completion of archaeological illustration
projects for client reports and corporate publications, conforming to the CA house
style, and working within budget and to deadline;

Produce archaeological illustrations and other graphic work conforming to the CA
house style using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD and other
illustration software;

Produce scale illustrations of archaeological finds to publication standard using
Adobe graphics software;

Assist in the production of desk-top publications using Adobe InDesign and other
DTP software;

Undertake the production of GIS projects using ESRI ArcGIS software;

Design and prepare corporate marketing material in order to develop a greater public
awareness and appreciation of the work of CA;

Communicate and negotiate effectively and courteously with colleagues, identifying
when issues need to be escalated to Senior Illustrator;

Manage personal workload, prioritising and escalating issues to Deputy Senior
Illustrator as appropriate;

Assist the Senior Illustrator in providing guidance and training to seconded or
project-specific staff undertaking illustration duties, and provide mentoring for
Assistant Illustrators;

Ensure that all projects are carried out in accordance with the CA Health and Safety
policy;

Contribute to departmental processes and working practices via Learning Reports,
feedback to Committee Representatives and suggestions for new and improved
practices;

Carry out any other duties commensurate with responsibilities as the company may
determine from time to time.
Illustrator March 2015
Person specification:
Essential

Proven expertise in the production of archaeological illustrations using Adobe
graphics software;

Proven expertise in the production of scale illustrations of archaeological finds using
Adobe graphics software;

Proven expertise in the use of AutoCAD and other computer-aided design packages;

Excellent time management ability ensuring successful delivery of a busy and varied
work programme;

The ability to work flexibly as part of a team within a busy open-plan office
environment, and communicate effectively with colleagues across all CA offices;

The ability to deal efficiently and courteously with sponsors and clients of Cotswold
Archaeology, officers of other bodies, and members of the public.

Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists at least ACIfA level (or able
to demonstrate that you meet the requirements for membership). Candidates who
are not already a member of the Institute must be prepared to join immediately upon
appointment.
Desirable

Experience in the use of ESRI ArcGIS software;

Experience in preparing desk-top publications using Adobe InDesign and other DTP
software;

Membership of the CIfA GAG special interest group;

Experience in geomatics, field survey and archaeological fieldwork;

Ability to train, coach and mentor other members of staff;

Initiative and commitment to CPD;

A full clean manual driving licence.
Illustrator March 2015