Editions Manager (Counter Editions)

Editions Manager (Counter Editions)

Carl Freedman Ltd. Closing date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
South East

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Job Summary

We’re looking for an Editions Manager, based in our Margate HQ, to play a central role in the day-to-day running and continued growth of Counter Editions. This role combines project coordination, artist liaison, production, e-commerce, publishing, marketing and customer relationships.

Job Description

Publishing New Editions:

Working closely with artists & the wider team, you'll help shape how each new edition is presented to collectors, ensuring every release reflects the quality & ambition of the artists we publish.

- Coordinating edition launches from production through to release
- Creating engaging marketing campaigns & launch communications
- Developing social media content
- Documenting artist visits & the printmaking process
- Helping tell the story behind each edition through words, images & video

Working with Artists:

You'll work directly with internationally recognised artists throughout the production process, coordinating each stage from proofing & signing through to publication.

- Coordinating production schedules
- Managing proof deliveries & returns
- Organising artist signing sessions
- Liaising with artists, studios & printmakers
- Helping ensure projects progress smoothly & efficiently

E-Commerce & Digital Publishing:

You'll support Counter Editions' digital publishing activity, ensuring every edition is presented to the highest standard while continually improving the customer experience.

- Managing new edition launches across the Counter Editions website
- Preparing product pages, artwork information and imagery
- Coordinating content across Magento, Mailchimp & social media
- Helping optimise the customer journey & online sales experience
- Monitoring & maintaining the quality & accuracy of website content
- Working with developers to improve functionality & user experience
- Helping analyse launches & identify opportunities to grow online sales

Editions Operations:

You'll oversee the smooth running of our editions database & inventory, ensuring every artwork can be confidently tracked from production through to sale.

- Maintaining our FileMaker database
- Managing edition inventory & stock records
- Coordinating dispatch with our warehouse team
- Maintaining accurate documentation throughout the publishing process

Job Requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys making things happen.
You'll probably recognise the following qualities in yourself:

- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Confident communicator
- Curious, proactive & resourceful
- Enjoys solving problems
- Takes satisfaction in bringing order to complexity
- Enjoys working as part of a small, collaborative team
- A genuine interest in contemporary art & visual culture

Experience in a gallery, publisher, museum, arts organisation or creative environment would be an advantage, but we are interested in candidates with transferable organisational & project coordination skills.

Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Magento, Mailchimp or e-commerce platforms are welcomed, although training will be provided where required.

We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with Counter Editions as the business continues to grow.

Job Responsibilities

Why Join Counter Editions?

This is a rare opportunity to become part of one of the UK's most respected contemporary print publishers, with the possibility to take on increasing responsibility & play a key role in building & leading the Editions team.

You'll:
- Work directly with internationally recognised contemporary artists
- Play a key role in bringing new editions into the world
- Help grow one of the UK's leading online destinations for contemporary artist editions
- Gain first-hand experience of fine art publishing
- Help shape launches seen by collectors across the world
- Work alongside Carl Freedman Gallery from our Margate headquarters

Benefits

- £37,000-£42,000 salary, depending on experience
- Flexible 9-day fortnight (alternate 5-day / 4-day weeks)
- Annual salary review
- Relocation support available for the right right candidate
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- A collaborative & creative working environment in Margate

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Editions Manager (Counter Editions)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Editions Manager (Counter Editions)

Job: Editions Manager (Counter Editions)

Organisation: Carl Freedman Ltd.

Postcode: CT9 1NS

How to Apply

If you’re ambitious, organised & excited by the prospect of helping shape the future of Counter Editions, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV together with a covering letter (maximum one side of A4) explaining why you would like to join Counter Editions & what attracts you to this role.

Email: [email protected]

Please note the deadline for applications is 11am August 28 2026.