Graphics Technician

Orion Heritage is a dynamic archaeology and heritage consultancy which has been experiencing sustained growth since its inception in 2015. We work nationally and have offices in Brighton, Manchester, and Worcester. 

We are known for providing comprehensive, independent advice to the private sector aimed at resolving the often-conflicting demands of conservation, while achieving profitable and sustainable developments. Orion Heritage has a valued reputation with clients of having business acumen: understanding their world, needs, and financial and business constraints to facilitate commercially viable outcomes, whilst providing excellent heritage advice.

Orion Heritage comprises teams of specialist archaeologists and (contrary to many of our competitors) also specialist qualified built heritage experts. This consequent ability to advise in detail on design whilst working as a heritage “one stop shop” is highly valued by our clients. Our archaeologists and built heritage experts work together to provide a full package which is mindful of up-to-date legal precedent and considerations from the outset making us sought after by clients’ legal Counsel in planning hearings and public inquiries, for which we are often appointed.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, established, and growing Heritage consultancy as a graphics technician. The successful candidate would be responsible for producing various graphic material and assisting the Graphics Manager. The role will require good communication skills and an ability to work in a team environment. This role is envisaged to be part time to help cover a recently growing graphics workload, actual hours/days open for discussion.

To provide support to Graphics Manager with a range of graphics for both Archaeology and Built Heritage projects and consultant’s reports.

The majority of the graphics will be of the type that is required for inclusion in client reports such as Desk Based Assessments or Heritage Statements, but there will be opportunities to be involved in other graphics such as plans for archaeological field work (trench plans), presenting LiDAR data or graphic design for public outreach materials.

Key Tasks

• Performing map regression exercises, tracing site boundaries onto range of historic mapping
• Producing HER plots for sites, showing spread of archaeological records within and surrounding sites.
• Producing Heritage Asset plots for sites, showing spread of assets (Listed Buildings etc.) within and surrounding sites.
• Working with sources such as client’s site plans, aerial/site photographs, GiS datasets and a multitude of historic maps sources such as Ordnance Survey and Tithe Maps
• Working with ArcGIS templates for consistent graphics out put in Orion’s house style.
• Mapping constraints and other data in GIS (e.g. Plotting HER data and designated assets such as Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments)
• Preparing PDF documents and plans for client issue. (Good knowledge of Adobe Acrobat required)
• Provide support to Graphics Manager and wider heritage team with general graphics duties.
• Working on materials for public outreach such as interpretation panels. (Adobe InDesign)

Could Include:

• Producing proposed trench/excavation plans for inclusion in WSI reports. (Using AutoCAD/ArcGIS)
• Plotting and manipulating LiDAR data to visually present any possible archaeology. (ArcGIS)
• Maintaining/updating graphics software templates.
• Overlaying plans to produce composite illustrations based on multiple maps.
• Working on materials for public outreach such as interpretation panels. (Adobe InDesign)

Key Skills/Abilities Include:

• Ability to use Esri ArcMap and Adobe Acrobat is essential.
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable, as is any previous experience producing similar graphics within the heritage sector.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and IT in general.
• Ability to produce high quality drawings to a tight timescale.
• Ability to present graphical information clearly and accurately.
• A good standard of Maths and English.
• Excellent level of communication.
• Good management of time/workload
• Ensuring that files in graphics project folders are organised correctly. (Microsoft OneDrive)

Benefits

• Death in Service scheme of 3 x salary on completion of probation period (usually 3 months)
• Contributory Statutory Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus office Christmas closing
• Flexible working (location/hours of work). Agile working allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours which may include compressed hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. Home working considered