Art Collection Manager

Job Title

Art Collection Manager

On-site – New York, NY

95,000.00 –  USD per year

• Manage day-to-day operations of a 6,000+ work corporate art collection across multiple office locations, maintaining inventory management systems with accurate records of provenance, condition, location, valuation, insurance, and image assets.
• Coordinate all logistics related to artwork movement, including packing, shipping, receiving, installation, deinstallation, rotation, storage, and disposal in compliance with fine art handling best practices.
• Manage conservation and preservation programs by conducting regular condition assessments, coordinating treatment with external conservators, and maintaining environmental monitoring protocols.
• Lead vendor and consultant relationships with art handlers, shippers, conservators, framers, appraisers, registrars, curators, and installers; negotiate contracts and manage budgets.
• Manage artwork copyright and image rights, securing permissions, licensing agreements, and reproduction rights while ensuring compliance with copyright law and intellectual property regulations.
• Oversee production of collection-related publications, including printed catalogs, artist monographs, exhibition guides, and digital content, coordinating editorial workflows with writers, editors, photographers, designers, and printers.
• Plan and lead collection tours for employees, clients, board members, and VIP guests; create educational programming including lecture series, artist talks, and digital storytelling.
• Serve as liaison to business units and corporate real estate teams regarding artwork proposals, placements, rotations, and special requests for offices and client spaces.
• Manage project budgets covering acquisitions, conservation, framing, insurance, storage, shipping, publications, and marketing; track expenses and provide financial reporting to senior leadership.

• Master's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Art Business, or a related field; or Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience in collection management.
• 7–12+ years of progressive experience in art collection management, museum registration, curatorial administration, or gallery operations, preferably within a corporate, institutional, or high-net-worth private collection environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in collection management database systems.
• Proven experience managing complex logistics, including shipping, installation, conservation, insurance, and inventory control for large-scale art collections.
• Strong knowledge of copyright law, artist rights, licensing agreements, and intellectual property management in the visual arts.
• Experience producing publications (print and digital) related to art collections, exhibitions, or cultural programming.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations and leading tours for executive, client, and public audiences.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in a financial services, professional services, or Fortune 500 corporate environment, with understanding of corporate culture, branding, and workplace strategy.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with contemporary art market trends, artists, galleries, auction houses, and collecting practices.
• Preferred:
  Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for art-related services.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of appraisal standards, valuation methodologies, and tax/legal considerations related to corporate art collections.
• Preferred:
  Background in marketing, communications, or public programming related to art collections or cultural institutions.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email