Editions Manager (Counter Editions)
Carl Freedman Ltd. Closing date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
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
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Location:
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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.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Carl Freedman Ltd.
Carl Freedman Gallery is a contemporary art gallery situated in Margate, Kent. The gallery was founded by Carl Freedman in 2003 and represents contemporary artists from the UK, Europe and the USA.
Counter Editions, also situated in Margate, was founded in 2000. We commission and produce prints and multiples by leading international contemporary artists - collaborating closely with the international artist to produce exclusive editions in different mediums.