Calligraphy Artist
Salary
min £120 fee
Hours
8am - 10am (plus set up time) 1st December
Location
King's Cross
Closing Date
18 November 2025
Position Type
Freelance
Advert expires on
18 November 2025
Main Duties
- Create custom name tags for event guests using hand-drawn calligraphy.
- Produce on-the-spot personalised lettering and illustrations on various materials, including card and wood.
- Engage professionally with guests to understand name spellings or design preferences.
- Maintain a consistent, high-quality standard of calligraphy throughout the event.
- Manage time efficiently to ensure timely completion of individual pieces during live interaction.
- Set up and manage a small workstation within the office reception area, keeping it tidy and presentable throughout.
Skills and Experience Required
- Current or previous UAL/St Martin’s student
- Comfortable working live in front of guests, with the ability to personalise items quickly and accurately.
- Experience with a range of calligraphy tools and surfaces (e.g. card, wood, signage).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, aesthetically pleasing work.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident engaging with event attendees in a professional setting.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.