Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager

Location

Manchester, North West England, United Kingdom

Full‑time, 5 days / 37.5 hours per week. Salary £40,000 – £55,000 GBP (or €40,000 – €55,000 EUR), depending on experience, plus a performance bonus scheme.

The role can be remote, or office based – preferred if the candidate is in Bristol, UK or Málaga, Spain.

Artelier is a leading international Art Consultancy based in the UK and Spain. Working on the most iconic projects internationally, the company’s portfolio includes public art/exhibitions, private residential, yachts/aviation, corporate and hotels.

We are looking for an exceptionally talented, organised and worldly Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager with at least 10 years’ experience of art consultancy / design work, as well as project management delivery for major international projects that are relevant to our sectors. The candidate will take ownership of their projects from concept through to delivery, and provide specific art consultancy / design or PM support to wider projects in the company.

• 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 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 manage a team of 5 or more.
• Experience of working closely with client teams 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 stay ahead of changes in the art world and design developments relevant to our industries.
• Develop 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 on 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; proactively identify and address potential challenges with specific artworks.
• Provide troubleshooting solutions to technical or aesthetic issues with artworks as they occur and collaborate with the artist to find the best solution.
• Oversee artwork inspections at the studio and storage facility, ensuring quality standards are met; raise issues to the Director when necessary.

• Manage project timelines, track…