Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager

Introduction

Artelier is a leading international Art Consultancy based in the UK and Spain. Working on the most iconic projects internationally, the company’s portfolio of projects includes public art/exhibitions, private residential, yachts/aviation, corporate and hotels. We are a small team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Learn more about our work here:

• At least 10 years’ professional experience researching, curating, designing, and managing FF&E and Art for international commercial, hospitality, and private projects - not galleries and museums or similar.
• Educated to a minimum of a university degree level in project management and/or an architecture, interiors/design, or an art related subject.

Please note, applicants who do not meet the above essential criteria will not be considered.

• Track record of delivering large scale and complex international design projects and programmes.
• Experience and evidence of successfully managing budgets over £1m.
• Knowledge of international shipping, imports/exports, and overseas logistics solutions.
• Team leadership and ability to inspire and managing a team of 5 or more.
• Experience of working closely with client team and managing project relations.
• Experience of managing suppliers – preferably with experience of working with artists and galleries.
• Proven technical skills and proficiency with project management software, as well as Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and AutoCAD.
• Preferably a portfolio of design work and curation for projects – concept presentations through to detailed design, specification and documentation – preferably with art elements.
• Passion for modern and contemporary art, with a genuine desire to expand knowledge in this field.

• Research artists and uphold an extensive knowledge of contemporary art, craft and design – inclusive of the detailed making processes and materiality.
• Lead a cutting-edge approach to art curation and be ahead of the curve with latest art world and design developments relevant to our industries.
• Responsible for developing sophisticated, well-researched and contextually relevant art concept presentations.
• Refine and evolve the concept presentations through to schematic design mark-ups on floor plans, elevations and renders.
• Prepare detailed design documents and schedules with item specification, procurement details and supplier information.
• Liaise with suppliers to establish stock levels, commissioning details and arrange sampling.
• Attend project sites to curate pieces and sign off final presentation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of artistic processes, materials, and production methods to support decision making and quality control.
• Conduct research into artists, materials and techniques, to source the most suitable suppliers for artwork production, framing, and installation.
• Review DD documents and verify artwork specifications in the lead up to supply.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists, and oversee the commissioning process. To proactively identify and address potential challenges with specific artworks.
• To troubleshoot solutions to technical or aesthetic issues with artworks, to collaborate with the artist to find the best solution.
• Oversee artwork inspections at the studio and storage facility, ensuring quality standards are met; to elevate issues to the Director when necessary.

• Manage project timelines, track progress of artwork orders, and provide regular reports to the Director.
• Liaise with clients to provide regular updates, including schedules, sampling, artwork progress and completion.
• Supervise and support the project assistants and art technicians, to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within budget. This will include obtaining quotes from artists and suppliers, placing orders, and tracking payments. To present a financial summary report to the Director upon completion of the project.
• To track client payments, and liaise with the Director, to ensure cash flow.
• To liaise and manage our shipping partners to arrange…